Water Rescue Needed Along CR 444 Friday

Hallettsville TRIBUNE-HERALD

CHUCK GRAFE, STAFF WRITER evening. a $100,000 project financed plumber to extend the septic TxDOT does not have any [email protected] At the May 3 meeting, Jim by the Economic Development line. Baker did not appear at truck routes on file for the city. The septic system at Mu- Baker, the curator of the air- Corporation four years ago. Monday’s meeting. In other business, Summers nicipal Airport and the rerout- port, requested the 60x60 foot “We need to find out who The city is still looking for and council member Audrey ing of semis were two of the hangar he leases be hooked up inspected the project and who an alternate truck route for Barrera were named to rep- issues the Hallettsville city to city water/sewer. the contractor was,” Mayor semis heading west on 90-A resent the city as voting del- council discussed at its regu- The septic/water hook up Alice Jo Summers said. that have to make a right turn egates at the Golden Crescent lar monthly meeting Monday was not completed as part of Baker was told to find a at Hallettsville Lumber Co. General Assembly Aug. 21. St. Mary’s Water rescue needed along CR 444 Friday Church picnic BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] is Sunday Kathy Holt minces no words when it comes to saying something After a year of not holding about those who came to her aid the annual St. Mary’s Catholic last week along one of the south- Church picnic, due to the CO- ernmost roads in Lavaca County. VID-19 pandemic, the event “I want to thank everyone for will return this Sunday with their speedy response,” Holt said all activities taking place on in a comment posted to one of the the church’s grounds located hundreds of Facebook shares that at 1648 FM 340, west of Hal- the county EMS’s rendition of lettsville. events had already accumulated As in the past, the picnic by Monday afternoon, just three will begin with a celebration short days since the events of that of Mass at 9:15 a.m. and will be fateful Friday unfolded the morn- followed by a day filled with all ing of June 4. types of activities. “I could not have asked for a Starting at 10:30 a.m., the better group of people to assist traditional meal consisting of me in my time of need,” she said. St. Mary’s stew and sausage Strong words indeed, but also with all the trimmings, that succinctly heartfelt. For Holt include German-style potatoes, found herself in place no one green beans, sauerkraut, pick- hopes to be, stranded along the les, bread and dessert, will be very road where she lives. After all, this was her road. She’d driven terms of assessing runoff depths that may served for dine-in or drive-thru It’s a place she no doubt drove it countless times. Sure, things were wet, but breach the road, especially when approached at a cost of $10.00 per plate. hundreds of times before, yet si- what hasn’t been lately? from the bridge side on the north. Beginning at 1 p.m., a live multaneously, it likely looked as It was a decision that quite nearly became Sheriff Micah Harmon and Deputies auction will take place featur- foreign as the face of Mars when an ultimate one. Thompson, Jim Heiman and Ariana Vavrusa ing antiques, handmade quilts, it came to last Friday’s conditions. Lavaca County dispatchers got the call for were the first to arrive at the scene, followed arts and crafts, livestock, home Because last week—following yet help minutes later, sending first responders closely by Lavaca EMS Chief Michael Furrh, decor items, plants and unique another downpour in the wake of from across the county to perform a water assistant chief Tim Decker, and Thomas Bornn arts up for sale. some 20 inches of rain that has rescue when Holt’s sedan was swept away by and Chris Roznovsky in “Medic 1,” the primary A country store will be fallen on Lavaca County over the the floods. Hallettsville ambulance. available throughout the day last few weeks—that road looked One of her neighbors shared with the Lavaca County Emergency Management offering items that include a lot more like a river than a coun- newspaper Monday evening that ever since Coordinator Egon Barthels and rescue crews SEE PICNIC, PAGE 12 try lane. that bridge over Clark’s Creek on CR 444 got from the Yoakum Fire Department were also Had Holt not had a doctor’s replaced a couple years ago, it pushes the on their way as well. appointment to get a needed infu- tributary’s excess water—whenever the creek Where Holt’s car left the road is a good 20 sion that day, she might’ve turned does rise—several feet down the road, away miles from any town. CR 444 starts near the around and headed back to the from the bridge. Ezzell School, but it winds its way southward Crime Stoppers house. With said appointment There, it tends to collect in the gently slop- to the county’s edge, ultimately joining with bearing down, though, she decided ing lane, which the neighbor said makes that U.S. Highway 77 near the Hope Community, needs your help to soldier on. particular patch of road rather deceptive in SEE RESCUE, PAGE 12 Members of the Lavaca County Sher- iff’s Office County’s active COVID cases decreasing sent out a plea to the citizens JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER number of estimated active COVID cases availability is 34 percent and there are 34 everywhere [email protected] based on zip codes in the Lavaca County, lab confirmed COVID-19 patients in TSA-S last week ask- The number of estimated active COVID the DSHS Public Health Region 8 reported hospitals. ing for their cases for Lavaca County has been decreas- three cases in the 77964 (Hallettsville) zip The capacity of COVID-19 patients is help in bringing a known crimi- ing each week with this week’s report code; zero in 77975 (Moulton); one in 77984 7.1 percent with a rolling 7-day average of nal and fugitive to justice. showing six cases. (Shiner); one in 77987 (Sweet Home) and 7.3 percent. Local lawmen are trying to According to the Monday, June 7, Texas one in 77995 (Yoakum, Lavaca County). Comparing COVID active cases, fatali- locate Michael Dewayne Goode, Department of State Health Services On Friday, June 4, Golden Crescent Med- ties, and estimated recoveries to neighbor- a 45-year-old black male who is (DSHS) dashboard report, there have ical Operations Center (GCMOC) reported ing counties on June 6, the Dashboard wanted in connection with two been an estimated 2,427 Lavaca County that in Trauma Service Area - S including reports : felony charges, including aggra- individuals who have recovered since the DeWitt, Calhoun, Victoria, Goliad, Lavaca, •฀DeWitt฀County฀–฀20฀active;฀59฀fatali- vated sexual assault of a child COVID-19 pandemic began 14 months ago. and Jackson counties, hospital capacity ties; 1,851 recoveries. and indecency with a child by The number of COVID fatalities in Lavaca has 482 total staffed beds with 121 total •฀Gonzales฀County฀–฀6฀active;฀57฀fatali- sexual contact. County remains at 76. beds available. ties; 2,682 recoveries. “Please share with your fam- As of Monday, in breaking down the The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed SEE COVID, PAGE 12 ily and friends to help us get the word out,” Sheriff Micah Har- mon urged. “We need everyone’s help to locate this individual Flag Day: Honoring our country’s flag and get him off our streets.” If you have any informa- JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER The colors of red, white and blue tion about this wanted fugi- [email protected] that are proudly flown has been tive, please call Lavaca County Since the time when Betsy Ross was asked to sew the inspiration to so many from all Crime Stoppers at (361) 594- it in the Spring of 1776, the United States flag has military personnel who have repre- 3700. become a symbol for our country over the course sented our country to the writing of All tips received are held in of history and is flown proudly each and every day the Pledge of Allegiance and the strict confidence, and tips that by many. National Anthem. lead to Goode’s successful cap- Former president Ronald Reagan once referred In the glorious history of this ture may even be eligible for a to the flag that it stands for freedom, equality, nation, the flag has been at the cash reward. justice and hope. lead of every battle ever fought by Each year, we as Americans honor the flag on a American soldiers. It represents our special day known as“Flag Day”, which is always nation, and those who serve as well held on June 14. as the many who have given their lives for the freedoms we have in These two young Americans proudly show their patriotism displaying Old this country. Glory on the yard in front of their parent’s home. The taller flag was part In 1885, it inspired Civil War of the Flags over Hallettsville project sponsored by the Hallettsville Lions veteran Col. George Balch to write Club. The two young patriots from left are Caroline and Kate Duty and are the first version of the Pledge of lavacacountytoday.com the daughters of Lindsay and Jared Duty. Contributed photo SEE FLAG, PAGE 12 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 2 Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Henry Joe Jasek's FIFTY YEARS AGO TOWN CHATTER

FROM THE May 1.3 Steiger and Christopher Plum- Sacred Heart Catholic Church will have a Blood Drive, Sun- PAGES OF THE mer. Rated G. Wednesday, Thurs- day, June 13 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Bloodmobile on 300 Years Old day, Friday, Saturday. the Sacred Heart School Gym Parking Lot. Please sign up for Hallettsville L.S. Chen, who has lived in Hal- •฀“Sudden฀Terror,”฀ starring฀ the drive by scanning the QR code on the poster or type in www. lettsville for the past three years Mark Lester and Lionel Jefferies, donatingforlife.org. on your phone. The South Texas Blood area Tribune-Herald has a Chinese offering tray. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. is in need of 600 donors per day for hospitals. Please donate so The offering tray is 300 years lives can be saved and surgical procedures can go on. Blood June 8-11, 1971 old. The wood-carved, gold-tinted Voskamp Motors saves lives. For information call Joby Stortz at 361-648-1236 offering tray had been handed or Gerardette Haas at 361-772-4358.… down from his family in China and Sales St. Mary’s Parish Picnic on the St. Mary’s Church grounds is Kindergarten finally came into his possession. •฀ 1971฀ Pinto,฀ two-door฀ sedan,฀ set for Sunday, June 13. The celebration will begin with a Holy Mr. Chen said Hallettsville $1919, 75 hp engine, $66 less than Mass at 9:15 p.m. Lunch plates feature the famous St. Mary’s Graduates was his first home in the United a Volkswagon 113. Stew and sausage with German potatoes, green beans, sauer- The following graduated from States and he wished to leave •฀ 1971฀ Maverick,฀ two-door฀ kraut, pickles, bread, dessert and tea for only $10. Serving of the Mrs. Robert Kubena Kindergarten the valuable article here in his sedan, $2175, $176 less than a meal will start at 10:30 a.m., Dine in or Drive thru. The Auction Class: appreciation and his memory. He Nova 2-door. will begin at 1 p.m. and will have Antiques,Quilts, Livestock, Michael Renger, Rebecca Boz- placed the article in the posses- Home Decor, Plants, Unique Art. The Country Store will feature ka, Joyce Marie Cervenka, Brent sion of the Tribune-Herald and Local Babe Ruth Canned Goods, Kolaches, Crafts. There will be Train Rides, Ball Gilbert Schindler, Robert Timm, asks it be placed in a museum in Throw, Ring Toss, Fish Pond, Bounce House. Ice cold Beer, Laurie Holley, Joseph Leopold, Hallettsville when such a center is Team Wins 15-6 Kolaches, Snow-cones, Popcorn, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy and Mary Ahrens, Craig Goedecke, established here. The Hallettsville Babe Ruth Nachos will be available throughout the day. Live Music will begin Carrie Striebeck, Lee Hoffer, La Mr. and Mrs. Chen and and team defeated Flatonia 15-6 in at 10:30 a.m. Texas Sound Check will play from 10:30 a.m.-2 Vonne DeBord, Melinda Parr, Carl children have moved to Abernathy an exciting game Wednesday. p.m.; J&S Playboys Polka Band from 2-5:30 p.m. and The Steinberg, Anne Gindler and Dar- where they will make their home. Steve Chapman started on Red Ravens from 5:30-9 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is ren Muenster. In Hallettsville, Mr. Chen was the mound for Hallettsville, located at 1648 FM 340, west of Hallettsville. Come out to associated with Otto Goedecke, going two-thirds of an inning. this historic parish - the oldest rural Catholic Church in Texas, Patrolman Inc. and for some time held a posi- Larry Rother relieved Chapman established in 1840. tion with Southwest Textiles, Inc. and went three and two-thirds Confirmation Gifts, Wedding Gifts and other Religious Articles Whitcomb innings. and book are available at the Sacred Heart Church Rectory. Miss Loredo Paul Herring pitched the Go by the rectory and see the latest items for sale.… Appointed to FBI final inning in the game which The following couples are celebrating wedding anniversaries (50 R.L. (Pete) Whitcomb of Hal- on Dean’s List ended because of the run rule. or more years): Elmer and Dorothy Meyer - 60th Wedding An- lettsville has resigned as patrol- Miss Irene Loredo of Halletts- Mike Mikeska went 3-for-3 niversary on June 10; Harvey and Doyleen Drozd - 60th Wed- man with the Texas Highway ville has been placed on the Honor and Keevan Timm and Chapman ding Anniversary on June 11; Leonard and Mary Sklar - 52nd Patrol to accept an appointment Roll at Texas A&I University in had two hits each. Wedding Anniversary on June 14; Rudy and Bea Patek - 62nd with the Federal Bureau of Inves- Kingsville of distinguished under- Wedding Anniversary on June 14. We wish these couples many tigation. graduate scholars at the university. Rother Strikes more Happy Anniversaries in good health.… Announcement of Patrolman Miss Loredo is a recent graduate Happy 93rd Birthday to Evelyn Hoffer. Her birthday is on June Whitcomb’s resignation was made of Hallettsville High School. Out 17 in 6-2 Win 12. We wish Ms. Hoffer God’s Blessing for many more birthdays by Sgt. Dudley Thomas of Cuero. She is in the upper eight per- Charles (Tippi) Rother struck in good health.… Whitcomb had been with the Texas cent scholastically among the out 17 in the Hallettsville Red ************************************** Department of Public Safety for students enrolled and taking at Bird’s 6-2 win over Weimar Sat- Hubert Gerlich, Norbert Sobotik, Betty Sobotik, Margie five years, three of which were least 12 hours. urday night in Weimar. Price, Wayne Adams, Daniel Drozd, Dale Tanner, all of Hal- spent in Hallettsville. Rother allowed no walks and lettsville, Paul Ganter of Santa Fe, correctly guessed Buchanan Whitcomb will begin his studies Win in 4-H 6 hits. The 17 strikeouts may be Dam as the Dam that has the same name as a former U.S. with the FBI June 15th in Virginia. a record. President — James Buchanan. Whitcomb is a graduate of the Demonstrations Hallettsville had just three Buchanan Dam is located in northeastern Llano County on the University of Houston where he Anna Beth Valenta and Sharon hits with Rother, Chas. Matula west and south shores of Lake Buchanan, a reservoir on the Col- majored in Political Science. Rhodes received second place in and Guthrie Blahuta getting orado River. It also occupies the south and west shores of Inks Sgt. Thomas said Whitcomb’s the 4-H Cooperative Demonstra- one each. Lake, on the Colorado directly downstream from Lake Buchanan. resignation leaves the department tion held at College Station during The Red Birds defeated Shin- James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791, near Mercers- with a vacancy in Hallettsville. the 4-H Club Round-up over the er’s town team 10-9 in Halletts- burg, Penn. He died on June 1, 1868 near Lancaster, Penn. weekend. Each received $7.50, a ville Sunday afternoon. He was the 15th President of the United States serving from Rainfall Report medal and certificate. The Red Birds came thru with 1857 to 1861.… Mr. J.E. Mayo who resides in the Frances Bludau and Shirley 9 hits with Don Rainosek and Paul Ganter of Santa Fe is this week’s winner of the $5 gift Mont Community about six miles Bludau placed third in their Poul- Charles Rother collecting three certificate, courtesy of the Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union southwest of Hallettsville reports try Marketing Demonstration. each. Blahuta doubled, and in Hallettsville. the following rainfall report for the Each received a Cross pen and Louis Rother and Andy Chap- TRIVIA QUESTION: first five months of 1971: pencil set, a medal and a certifi- man singled. One of Rainosek’s Who is the oldest living Veteran in the United States? January 0.0 cate. hits was a home run. The Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union sponsors the Trivia on February 0.7 Rainosek and Horstmann the second, fourth, and fifth issues of the Tribune-Herald, so the March 0.8 At the Theatre hurled for the Red Birds. Trivia winners will be printed only in these issues. April 1.6 •฀“Waterloo,”฀ starring฀ Rod฀ Compiled by Chuck Grafe TODAY’S THOUGHT: By taking good care of the present moment, we take good care of the future. Working for peace in the future means finding peace in the present moment. MEETING NOTICES Please email your “Town Chatter” news to the tribuneherald@ sbcglobal.net. Call 361-798-2481; fax it to 361-798-9902, or • American Legion Hud- • The Vietnam Veterans Veterans of America (AVVA), Board meeting (open to pub- mail it to P.O. Drawer 427, Hallettsville, Texas 77964. geons Post 230 and Auxil- of America and the Associ- both men and women are wel- lic) Hallettsville Youth Center, iary meet the first Wednesday ates of Vietnam Veterans come to join AVVA. For more 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., first Wednes- of each month. Doors open of America meet the first information on AVVA contact day of month. at 5:30 p.m., the meal starts Thursday of each month at Marie Ridgeway, Chapter rep- • Hallettsville Garden Club Drive-Thru Food Distribution in at 6 p.m. and the business 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Texas. Any resentative at 281-684-0698. meeting, every third Thurs- meeting starts at 7 p.m. veteran serving from 1957 • Hallettsville City Council day, at the Garden Center at Hallettsville Saturday, June 12 • Lavaca Memorial VFW to 1975 is invited to join the Meeting, first and third Mon- 2 p.m. Guests are welcome. Post 6382 and Auxiliary Vietnam Veterans (VVA). For day of every month, 6 p.m., Please call Dianne Appelt The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent in part- meet every second Wednes- more info on VVA, contact City Hall Annex. at (214) 906-1157 or Melba nership with Texas State Association of the Church day of the month at the Sacred Earl Cummings at 979-263- • The Board of Directors of Hynes at (361) 798-0746 of God, Inc. will be hosting a Drive-Thru Food Heart Parish Center. Doors 4222. — You do not have to the Lavaca Hospital District with any questions concerning Distribution Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 be a Vietnam Veteran to join meets at 5:30 p.m. third Mon- rental reservations. noon at 407 S. Dowling Street in Hallettsville for p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. the Associates of Vietnam day of month, Meeting Facility, • The Lavaca County Demo- Lavaca County residents. Lavaca Medical Center Health crats meet the third Wednes- One application per household. and Wellness Center, 1400 N. day of each month, 6 p.m., You must pre-register by phone. Hallettsville Texana, Hallettsville. Jalisco’s Restaurant, 706 E. (If you pre-registered in March or April, you TRIBUNE-HERALD • Murchison Masonic 4th in Hallettsville. do not need to register again. Your info is in their Lodge #80 AF&AM meets • The Whole Food Way — roster.) (USPS #640100) the third Tuesday of month, Join us and learn a healthier When calling please mention Lavaca County Published every Wednesday by Halletts- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Masonic Lodge Building, Fink way to eat and live. Meetings Food Distribution Program. Call 361-578-0591. ville Publishing Co., Inc. Second Class • We encourage lively discussion of Postage paid at Hallettsville, Texas All timely civic issues. Drive. Meal begins at 6:30 are held every third Tuesday material ©2021. • Please limit your letters to 400 words POSTMASTER: Send change of address or less. Letters that constitute an at- p.m., followed by meeting, of the month at 6 p.m. in the notices to Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, tack against a private individual or that 7:30 p.m. Queen of Peace Catholic P.O. Drawer 427, Hallettsville, Texas include objectionable language will not 77964. be published. • The Lavaca County Com- Church Parish Hall in Sweet SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in ad- • Writer may submit one Letter to the vance. Lavaca County, $43.00 per year; Editor per month. missioners Court meets at Home. For more information, Outside Lavaca County, $48.00 per year; • The Publisher reserves the right to edit 10 a.m. every second and call or text Angela McConnell Outside State, $53.00 per year. letters for brevity and clarity. Josh • We do not publish Letters to the Edi- fourth Monday of the month, at 361-741-8730. STAFF tor that are for or against any candidate General Manager: Kristie Bludau for political office. Such material shall Commissioners' Court Room, • Lavaca County Republi- Managing Editor: Bobby Horecka be considered paid political advertising. Sports Editor: Charles Grafe • All letter must be signed by the author Lavaca County Courthouse. can Party monthly meeting News Staff: Jimmy Appelt, and include a daytime phone number for Ward • The Health Ministry of is held on the 4th Tuesday Kaitlin Stubbs, Henry Jasek verification. Composition: Murray Montgomery Hallettsville the meets last evening of each month begin- Business Office/Circulation: Anita Zak Advertising Design: Monica Mischer ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: Monday of the month, 6 p.m., ning at 6:30 p.m. at 108 N. Advertising Sales: Susie Bernd • The Publisher shall not be liable for any Methodist Church Annex, 502 La Grange in Hallettsville (on Mail Room: Larry Rothbauer, Richard error in published advertising unless an Rothbauer advertising proof is requested and clear- E. 4th St. Call Barb Koehn, the square). Contact Chair- CONTACT INFORMATION: ly marked for correction (for ads of ten 108 S. Texana • P.O. Box 427 [10] column inches or more). Requests RN, 772-7498. man Cheryl Thompson-Draper Hallettsville, Texas 77964 and copy must meet proof deadline (see phone: (361) 798-2481 deadline information above). If the error • The Hallettsville Rotary 713- 516-8880 (text/call) fax: (361) 798-9902 is not corrected by the Publisher (or ad is Club meets Tuesday at noon or email: Chairman.LCRP@ email: [email protected] under ten [10] column inches), the Pub- lisher’s liability, if any, shall not exceed for lunch and a program, Fel- gmail.com for more informa- ALONG WITH AFFILIATIONS: Texas Press Association the space occupied by the error. • The Publisher shall not be liable for any lowship Hall, United Methodist tion. GENERAL POLICIES omission of an advertisement ordered to Church, 206 S. Dowling St. • Alcoholic Anonymous NEWS DEADLINES: be published. On request, the Publisher john • For general news such as weddings, will reschedule and run the omitted ad- • The Hallettsville Lions will meet on Thursdays from vertisement at advertiser’s cost. engagements, anniversary announce- meets at noon, first and 7:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Peter ments, club or organization news, • Credit will be allowed for the first in- Club baumann school news, Letters to the Editor, etc., sertion only. Please report any errors third Monday of month, at the Lutheran Church, 101 N. the deadline is noon Monday prior to in published advertisement immediately. HALLETTSVILLE publication. • All claims for adjustment must be Fellowship Hall Annex, United Market Street in Hallettsville. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL • Please note: Because of space andmade within thirty (30) days of publica- time constraints, simply making the dead- tion date. Methodist Church, 206 S. Social distancing and masks • In no case shall Publisher be liable for TICKETS: line for news items does not insure it will Dowling St. are required. be in the following week. Precedence is any general, special or consequential $ given to the timeliness of the article, then damages, or assume liability for any dif- • The South Central Texas • Great State Republicans 25 saturday to the order it was delivered to our office. ference if goods or services are sold at AT THE DOOR incorrect prices. Art meets at 6 p.m., second meet on the last Monday of ADVERTISING DEADLINES: • Hallettsville Publishing disclaims re- ONLINE: • Display advertising requiring a proof, sponsibility and shall not be liable for Wednesday of each month, the month at 7 p.m. at the St. $ omissions for any cause (flood, strikes, 20 juneDOORS 19OPEN 5 p.m. Hallet Oak Gallery. Peter Lutheran Church Fellow- Friday prior to publication. etc.), for occurrences beyond Pub- EACH AT 8:30 P.M. • All other advertising, classified ads, lisher’s control for advertisers’ material • Hallettsville Little League ship Hall in Hallettsville. noon Monday prior to publication. printing distinctly in the paper. WWW.FIDDLERSFROLICS.COM HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Page 3 Walk Across Texas Big bills land on Abbott’s desk this session

Spring League KAITLIN STUBBS, STAFF WRITER family violence offenders Alert for extreme weather If overturned, this [email protected] caught illegally carrying conditions.฀Both฀SB฀2฀and฀ ban would go into effect walked 3,933.387 miles! There were many big firearms. SB฀3฀were฀sent฀to฀Abbott฀ 30฀ days฀ after฀ the฀ ruling.฀ bills that many Texas •฀ Senate฀ Bills฀ 2฀ and฀ 3฀ on฀Sunday,฀May฀30. Under the ban, doctors lawmakers fought to get got sent to Gov. Abbott •฀ SB฀ 8,฀ also฀ called฀ the฀ could face life in prison The Lavaca County Spring Walking League as part of the Walk Across Texas! program wrapped up a successful eight passed during the 87th in the wake of February’s “Heartbeat฀ Bill,”฀ was฀ or $100,000 fines if they weeks of logging mileage. The league had 34 participants on Texas Legislative session deadly statewide winter signed into law on Wednes- perform abortions. The five adult teams and two this year. storms. day,฀May฀19.฀This฀law฀takes฀ only exception to the ban NATALIE D. KNESEK, PHD, CFCS youth teams. Collectively, While many were not SB฀2฀would฀change฀the฀ effect in September 2021 would be women who face the group walked 3,933.87 CEA-FCH-Lavaca County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service yet signed into law as of number of ERCOT board and prohibits abortions in death or a “substantial im- miles between March 21 361.204.6992 our writing of this story, members from 16 to 11, Texas as early as six weeks pairment of major bodily and May 15, 2021. [email protected] A wrap-up event rec- the following are few of the with eight of the 11 mem- with exceptions only for function” if an abortion is ognizing the teams and top walkers was held on Tuesday most contentious to come bers \ appointed by a selec- medical emergencies. not performed. evening June 1st in the Rotary Pavilion at the Hallettsville out of Austin in 2021: tion committee consisting It also permits private This bill was sent to City Park. The top team was the Holy Walkamolies who •฀House฀Bill฀1927,฀com- of three members—one citizens to sue abortion Abbott’s desk on Tuesday, walked a combined total of 977.08 miles. In second were the Hotmamas with 782 miles. Better Late Than Never walked monly known as the “con- picked by the governor, providers or anyone who May 25 and was awaiting 357.22 miles. Nearly There walked 334.25 miles and Patriot stitutional carry” bill, was another by the lieutenant aided or got an abortion his decision as of press Walkers walked 230.4 miles. The top three walkers in the sent to the governor on governor, and the final after the law takes effect. time. adult division were recognized. The top three walkers were Monday, May 24. Abbott one by the Speaker of the The person suing would Many other bills have Donna Brown, Kathleen Knesek, and Tammy Dornak. In has expressed support Texas฀House. not have to be connected made their way to Abbott’s the Youth League, Half Moon 4-H walked 844.83 miles and the Walkaholics walked 407.99 miles. for the bill, but it had not SB฀3,฀if฀approved,฀would฀ to the person being sued desk for approval, but Participants attending the wrap-up event were treated to yet been signed as of this require power plants to and could be awarded up many others have “died” live music by Kris Knesek, awarded completion certificates, writing. “weatherize” power gen- to $10,000 as well as attor- on฀ the฀ Senate฀ or฀ House฀ and enjoyed free samples of three dinner tonight recipes. If approved, it would erators and transmission ney costs, if they win. floors as part of the walk- Participants unable to attend the wrap-up can stop in the nix the requirement for lines. Negotiations be- •฀ HB฀ 1280,฀ another฀ out headed up by Texas Lavaca County office to pick up their certificates. Walk Across Texas! is a statewide program that encour- Texas residents to obtain a tween฀the฀House฀and฀Sen- abortion-related bill, Democratic Party leaders. ages individuals to form teams with their friends and family license to carry handguns, ate resulted in them re- would result in a trigger To check on the status to increase physical activity with a goal of walking 841 miles provided those guns are quiring only gas facilities ban on abortions if the of a bill from the 2021 ses- during the eight-week session. The Walk Across Texas! pro- not prohibited by state or be deemed “critical” by Supreme Court overturns sion, visit https://legiscan. gram is supported by the Healthy Texas Initiative. The Walk federal law enforcement regulators, and it requires Roe v. Wade later this year. com/TX/legislation/2021. Across Texas! program is a great program for work site wellness challenges, church-wide activities, and other groups that agencies. Other provisions they be built up to with- want to engage members in sportsmanship and fun. To form of the bill require the Tex- stand a variety of weather a Walk Across Texas league, give me a call at 361-798-2221 as Department of Public emergencies. or email me at [email protected] Safety to offer a free on- SB฀3฀also฀has฀a฀require- St. Mary’s line course on gun safety, ment to study and imple- One of the Dinner Tonight recipes shared at the wrap-up Parish Picnic event has quickly become one of my favorite snacks. These and it enhances criminal ment an emergency alert cool treats will store in the freezer for up to a month and are penalties for felons and system like the Amber SUNDAY, JUNE 13 quick and easy to make. 1648 FM 340, Hallettsville, Texas FRO-YO BLUEBERRY LEMON BITES - 1 pint fresh blueberries HIce Cold BeerH Games - 2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt lemon flavored BINGO Native Artist, Adrenus Craton, HBurgersH BALL THROW - 1 tablespoon honey RING TOSS Rinse blueberries under cool water, dry completely. Line H H Kolaches CAKE WALK a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick mat, set to give Exhibition Program HSnowconesH TRAIN RIDES aside. Mix together yogurt and honey in a medium size FISH POND bowl, gently fold in a few blueberries and coat with the yo- Adrenus Craton is an by events in Krakow, Po- HPopcornH BOUNCE HOUSE gurt mixture. Using a fork, slowly lift one blueberry at a time artist, writer, and photog- land, and the election of and place on a baking sheet apart from each other. Continue HIce CreamH COUNTRY STORE with the remaining blueberries. Place baking sheet in the rapher whose work has Pope฀ Benedict.฀The฀ 14฀ HCotton CandyH CRAFTS freezer for about one hour or until completely frozen. Store been exhibited/published paintings are centered CANNED GOODS in an airtight container for up to one month. **You can also in New York and Europe. on the historical concepts HNachosH KOLACHES, ETC. mix the fruit and yogurt together, pour in a small ice cube But฀ most฀ important฀ is฀ of the Seven Deadly Sins, MASS AT 9:15 A.M. tray and freeze. that฀she฀is฀a฀Hallettsville฀ as well as the Seven Vir- Meal begins at 10:30 a.m.featuring For more recipes visit https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu native, born and reared tues, but presented with SPECIAL FAMOUS RECIPE in Lavaca County, daugh- new techniques that she ST. MARY’S STEW & SAUSAGE & ALL THE TRIMMINGS ter to Elliot and Denice has discovered during Stew, Sausage, German Potatoes, Green Beans, Sauerkraut, Pickles, Bread, Dessert Plates: Adult - $10.00 (Dine-In or Drive-Thru) June 19 is Validation Date for Craton.฀Her฀first฀exhibit,฀ her travels. The South at฀age฀17,฀was฀at฀the฀Hal- Central Texas Art League LIVE AUCTION - 1:00 P.M. lettsville Garden Center is proud to present this ANTIQUES, QUILTS, LIVESTOCK, HOME DECOR, PLANTS, UNIQUE ARTS Hallettsville Jr. Livestock Show — the beginning of an im- program to the public at 6 LIVE MUSIC All฀4-H฀and฀FFA฀mem- will be conducted at the pressive career. Now the p.m.,฀June฀9,฀at฀the฀Hallet฀ TEXAS SOUND CHECK - 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. bers who plan to exhibit a Hallettsville฀ISD฀Ag฀Shop.฀ pandemic has brought Oak Gallery. J & S PLAYBOYS 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. steer฀at฀the฀Hallettsville฀Jr.฀ Exhibitors with un- her฀home฀to฀Hallettsville,฀ All are welcome. THE RED RAVENS - 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Livestock Show must have avoidable conflicts must and while she’s here, she their projects validated contact the Extension Of- is sharing her work and on฀Saturday,฀June฀19฀from฀ fice or their Ag teacher her story. 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Validation prior฀to฀June฀19. On Wednesday, June 9,฀Adrenus฀ will฀ present฀ her exhibition program HJLS Commercial Heifer Validation titled฀“Battle฀of฀the฀Soul”฀ at฀ the฀ Hallet฀ Oak฀ Gal- lery. According to Ad- Date slated for Saturday, June 19 renus, this large-canvas All฀4-H฀and฀FFA฀members฀planning฀to฀exhibit฀com- collection was inspired mercial฀heifers฀at฀the฀Hallettsville฀Junior฀Livestock฀ show must have their heifers validated on Saturday, June฀ 19฀ from฀ 8฀ a.m.฀ to฀ 10฀ a.m.฀ at฀ the฀ Hallettsville฀ Livestock Commission Company. CORRECTION Exhibitors with unavoidable conflicts must contact In last week’s issue of the the Extension Office or their FFA Advisor prior to Tribune-Herald, the Viet- the฀19th.฀ nam Veterans of America, Chapter 854 was omitted SUBSCRIBE TO THE from the list of organizations HALLETTSVILLE who awarded scholarships to graduating seniors from TRIBUNE-HERALD Hallettsville High School. HOFFER’S DRIVE IN GROCERY & Washateria SPECIALS:฀฀WEDNESDAY,฀JUNE฀9฀-฀TUESDAY,฀JUNE฀15 Blue Bell $ 93 Happy Birthday Ice Cream 4 1/2 Gal. Mrs. Hoffer! 93! Wolf Brand Kraft American Chili $ 93 or Swiss $ 93 with Beans 1 15 Oz. Sliced Singles 3 16 Oz. Hormel $ 93 Daisy $ 93 Cooked Ham 1 Lb. Sour Cream 1 16 Oz. HyTop B & B $ 93 Yellow Cling $ 93 Charcoal 13 20 Lb. Bag Peach Slices 2 29 Oz. Niagara Parkay Drinking $ 93 Vegetable Oil $ 93 3 24 Pk. 1 16 Oz. Water Bottles Spread Quarters Nabisco Grands Butter Unsalted Tops $ 93 Milk or Butter $ 93 Saltine Crackers 2 1 Lb. Tastin’ Biscuits 1 8 Ct. Lone Star $ 93 Natural $ 93 14 24 Pk. 12 18 Pk. Beer 12 Oz. Cans Light Beer Cans OPEN฀7฀DAYS฀A฀WEEK฀฀•฀฀6:00฀A.M.฀TO฀9:00฀P.M. Due to availability, selection may vary. Limited stock on hand. HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 4 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 San Bernard Coop gearing OBITUARIES up for Annual Meeting June 12 Despite COVID-19’s impact in the service area, RUTH BOTARD KANE TERESA ANN KALLINA San Bernard Electric Coop (SBEC) has adjusted Ruth Botard Kane, 92, of Halletts- Teresa Ann Kallina, 61, of Austin, to allow members to vote at the June 12 Annual ville, passed away Thursday, May 27, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, from meeting. SBEC has instituted drive-thru voting 2021. a massive cerebral hemorrhage. for members from 10 a.m. til 12 noon. She was born in Sheridan on Aug. Her health had been compromised This year, District 8’s seat is the only con- 30, 1928, to Adolph W. and Harriet El- by cerebral palsy, breast cancer and tested race. Attorney Sylvia Cedillo successful lison Botard. chronic lymphocytic leukemia for petitioned for a place on the ballot. Cedillo will She was the 7th of nine children and many years. challenge Colt Haack in that race. graduated from Sheridan High School She was born on July 11, 1959 in In addition to the board election, members in 1946. Wharton, to Doris Horton and James D. Kallina. She will have a chance for door prizes. One mem- After attending Baldwin Business College, she was fifth generation Texan, and a descendant to John ber’s name from each voting location will have worked as a secretary and married Roy David Kersh Alexander Clark, who settled in Lavaca County in a chance to win a five hundred dollar gift card. in 1955. They lived in Houston, where Ruth worked as 1937. One grand prize winner will be drawn for a $1,500 a secretary in the oil and gas industry. They had two She enjoyed visiting the ranch that is still owned gift card. children, Janet Ruth who was born in 1959 and Troy by family members. Voting locations include the SBEC offices in David, born in 1962. Teresa was a resident of The Austin State Sup- Columbus, Fields Store, Hallettsville, and the After Roy passed away in 1967, Ruth moved back ported Living Center (ASSLC) for many years and Bellville High School Football Stadium. to Sheridan, then Hallettsville, where she worked for was loved by all who knew her. She was a happy, Allen and Allen, Attorneys as a legal secretary. joyful lady who enjoyed watching old TV series, “The She met Cecil Kane at First Baptist Church in Hal- Banana Splits” cartoons, and all the Disney movies. H H lettsville and they were married there in 1970. Teresa is survived by her mother, Doris Kallina; LIVESTOCK REPORTS After retiring from Allen and Allen, she worked brother, Stephen Kallina and wife, Libby, and numer- part-time as a church secretary for First Baptist Church, ous nieces and nephews and their children. HALLETTSVILLE Hallettsville. She also loved working alongside Cecil Teresa was preceded in death by her father, James TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 in the bee business. D. Kallina; brother, Michael Kallina, and grandpar- CATTLE ON HAND: 724 After Cecil’s passing in 2006, she moved to Lake ents, Mary Clark Flournoy and Jim and Augusta WEEK AGO: NO SALE YEAR AGO: 946 Jackson to be closer to family. In 2019, she moved to Kallina. The market was stronger this week. Better quality classes sold assisted living in Schulenburg. Graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, mostly $4-$6 higher. Demand extremely good on a light supply. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Janet Lumpkins June 5 at Speaks Cemetery. Pastor Leslie Hunt of- Beneficial rains continue in excellent condition. Packer cows and bulls sold $6 to $8 higher on approx. 130 and husband, Glenn of Lake Jackson; son, Troy David ficiated. hd. Highest cow and bull market in quite a while. Kersh and wife, Jill of Keller; sister, Dorothy “Dot” Pallbearers were Steven Kallina, R. J. Nentwig Jr., If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361- Janak; two grandchildren, Samuel Glenn and David An- R. J. Nentwig III, Wyatt Nentwig, Debra Kallina and 798-4336. drew “Andy” Lumpkins, and two great-grandchildren, Jared Hrabovsky. PACKER COWS: Canner & Cutter Cows: 54-80; Utility & Kyleigh and Easton Lumpkins. Memorial to ASSLC, 2203 West 35th Street, Austin, Fat Cows: 52-76; Light Weight Canner Cows: 45-53; Poor/ Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Texas 78703-1203, will gratefully appreciated by her Weak: 35-45. Roy Kersh; second husband, Cecil Kane; her parents; family. PACKER BULLS: Heavyweight Bulls: 95-106; Utility & Cutter five brothers, Lee, Ottie, Bill, Roy and Vernon Botard, Refreshments were served in the Speaks Com- Bulls: 84-95; Light Weight Canner Bulls: 78-85. and two sisters, Eva Whitley and Edna Mae Hamner. munity Center. STOCKER AND FEEDER CALVES AND YEARLINGS: Visitation began at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 2 at Words of comfort may be shared with the family NO. 1 STEER & BULLS CALVES: Under 200: 155-215; Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. at www.kubenafuneralhome.com 200-300: 145-187.50; 300-400: 140-185; 400-500: 137- 172.50; 500 - 600: 126-160; 600-700: 115-147.50; 700- Funeral services were held at 12 noon Wednesday at 800: 110-137.50. Kubena Funeral Home. Rev Dwight Reagan officiated. NO. 1 HEIFER CALVES: Under 200: 145-195; 200-300: 135- Burial followed at Willow Creek Cemetery in Vi- JUDY ELAINE WRIGHT 175; 300-400: 130-160; 400-500: 125-147.50; 500-600: enna. Judy Elaine Wright, 75, of Halletts- 118-145; 600-700: 112-128; 700-800: 95-120. Pallbearers were Samuel Lumpkins, Andy Lump- ville, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 350-750: 130-190. kins, Alton Lee Whitley, Eddie Janak, Lynn Boone and She was born in Gainesville on STOCKER COWS: Good Stocker Cows & Heifers: $900- Matt Lumpkins. May 8, 1946 to Raymond and Geneva $1150; Medium Stocker Cows & Heifers: $650-$850; Good Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s Browning. Cow & Calf Pairs: $1150-$1600; Medium Cow & Calf Pairs: choice. She spent most of her younger $825-$1000. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at years growing up in Texas City where www.kubenafuneralhome.com in high school she met the love of her HALLETTSVILLE life, Lloyd Wright and they were married before she graduated from Texas City High School. They had one LIVESTOCK JIMMY JOE TROJCAK beloved son, Mark Wright. Jimmy Joe Trojcak, 89, of Yoakum, Together they embarked on several business ad- COMMISSION CO. passed away peacefully Tuesday, June ventures with the longest and most known as Mark’s Where your Livestock 1, 2021. Wrecker Service. She worked in the medical records Brings Top $ Every Time! He was born May 30, 1932 in Ganado for Mainland Medical Center in Texas City for over to Joe and Tillie (Brod) Trojcak. 25 years. •SALE EVERY TUESDAY• Jimmy was a member of St. Joseph After her retirement in 2009, she moved with her 140 Auction Ring Rd 361-798-4336 Catholic Church in Yoakum and was a whole family to Hallettsville, where she resided up veteran having served in the U.S. Air until her passing. Force. Judy was a wonderful woman with such a kind and He retired from Alcoa after 44 years of service and loving soul. She loved her family and they meant the CUERO enjoyed ranching. world to her, as they thought the world of her as well. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Bernice Popp She was a woman of many talents, including driving Trojcak, and his right hand men, Lonnie Joe Bures and in the Destruction Derby in the Houston Astrodome CATTLE ON HAND: 413 LAST WEEK: 335 Bill Benavides. for a couple of years! There were 100 cows and 11 bulls. The packer market was once again strong, showing a $2-$4/cwt increase on the top end. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Judy is survived by a son, Mark (wife Kelly); three The calf market was active across the board. Another short sup- Jewel (Venghaus) Trojcak; sister, Genieve Hellums, and grandchildren, Presley Davis, Wade (fiancé Autumn ply this week due to excessive amounts of rain in the area. The step-son, Lawron John Popp. Pilat) and Waylon; one great-grandson, Cohen Davis; average price per pound was $10/cwt higher. Demand remains Visitation began at 1 p.m. and Rosary was recited at brother, Kenneth Browning (wife Carolyn); brother-in- strong due to low numbers, it was a solid market. 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 4 at St. Joseph Catholic Church law, Lou Skopik; two sisters-in-law, LaVelle Hammer PACKER BULLS: 72-95. in Yoakum. (husband Clifford) and Gayle Murmer Leonard (hus- PACKER COWS: Canners & Cutters: 45-68; Poor & Weak: Funeral Mass was celebrated at 2 p.m, Friday at St. Jo- band Edward), along with several nieces, nephews, 15-45. PALPATED: 5 bred: 60-88. seph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld of- and great-nieces and nephews. PAIRS: 4: $750-$1,175. ficiating. Burial followed at Hallettsville City Cemetery. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved hus- STEER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: None; 200- Memorials may be given to a charity of donor’s choice. band, Lloyd of 51 years; her father, mother, and best 249 Lbs.: 157-175; 250-299 Lbs.: 2: 168-172; 300-350 Arrangements were entrusted to Thiele Cooper Fu- friend/sister, Wanda Browning. Lbs.: 163-178; 350-400 Lbs.: 165-171; 400-450 Lbs.: neral Home, Yoakum. Visitation began at 11 a.m. and continued until 12 157-171; 450-500 Lbs: 153-168; 500-550 Lbs.: 144-158; noon Wednesday, June 9 at Kubena Funeral Home in 550-600 Lbs.: 140-148; 600-700 Lbs.: 136-140; 700-800 AnnuitiesAnnuities • • • IRAs IRAs IRAs • • Rollovers• Rollovers Rollovers Hallettsville. Lbs.: 2: 123-138. AnnuitiesAnnuities •• IRAsIRAs • Rollovers Graveside funeral service began at 1 p.m., Wednes- BULL CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 250 Lbs.: 149-178; 250- Current Yield Does YOUR CurrentCurrent Yield Yield day, at Speaks Cemetery in Speaks. 300 Lbs.: 155-180; 300-350 Lbs.: 160-179; 350-400 Lbs.: DoesDoes YOURYOUR Current YieldYield DoesDoes YOURYOUR Memorials (in lieu of flowers) may be made to the 151-174; 400-450 Lbs.: 156-168; 450-500 Lbs.:149-163; Retirement Savings %% RetirementRetirementRetirement SavingsSavings SavingsSavings charity of your choice. Plan APY 500-550 Lbs.: 143-150; 550-600 Lbs.: 130-149; 600-700 PlanPlanSTACKCK UP?UP?3.55 APY Lbs.: 136-140; Over 700 lbs.: 129-132. Plan 3.553.553.55 Words of comfort may be shared with the family at *Includes3.55 Current Yield *Includes Current Yield HEIFER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: 151-168; + 1.65% First Year www.kubenafuneralhome.com +Additional 1.65% First Interest Year 200-250 Lbs.: 142-159; 250-300 Lbs.: 149-175; 300-350 Additional Interest Lbs.: 137-151; 350-400 Lbs.: 140-150; 400-450 Lbs.: LeopoldLeopoldLeopold 138-150; 450-500 Lbs.: 133-142; 500-550 Lbs.: 129-144; LeopoldLeopold InsuranceInsuranceInsurance COMMUNITY FAMILY 550-600 Lbs.: 127-139; 600-700 Lbs.: 115-127; Over 700 361-798-4311InsuranceInsurance Lbs.: 114-122. 361-798-4311 WendyWendy JanakJanak CharlesCharles Leopold Leopold CONNECTIONS REUNIONS *Interest rates are subject to change. MENU CUERO LIVESTOCK Minimum guaranteed rate0 is 1.00%. 0 Please call a day in ad- • The Hamman Family Re- HomeHome Office: Office: San SanAntonio, Antonio, Texas. Texas. 11.200 #AS 11.20 COMMISSION CO. Home Office: San Antonio, Texas.0 11.20 vance to reserve a meal. union will be held on Saturday, Home Office: San Antonio, Texas. 11.20 Home Office: San Antonio, Texas. 11.20 No income restrictions. Hal- June 12 starting at 10:30 a.m. •SALE EVERY FRIDAY• lettsville Center: 798-2211; at the Hope Community Center Highest Prices Paid! First Baptist Church Shiner Center: 594-2671; in Hope. Family members are We appreciate your business! Yoakum Center: 293-5313. asked to bring food for the 1817 Bridge Rd., Cuero Hallettsville Monday, June 14 covered dish meal at 12 noon. 361-275-2329 Baked fish filet, broccoli and Paper goods, utensils, tea, www.cuerols.com rice casserole, roasted car- and coffee will be provided. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 rots, sliced pineapple Submitted by: Le Ann Migl • 6:00• - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group, Tuesday, June 15 361-798-5529. Friday,• June 11, 2021 Beef tips, egg noodles, ************ WE INVITE YOU TO BE • 9:00• a.m. - 12:00 p.m. VBS baked spanach, chocolate • The Netardus Family Re- A PART OF THE SALE! • 11:40• VBS Closing & Lunch pudding union has been set for Sun- Sunday, June 13, 2021 Wednesday, June 16 day, June 27 starting at 12 • 9:15 Sunday School all ages (nursery available) Baked chicken breast, noon at St. Mary’s Hall in Wied. subscribe to the • 10:30• a.m. Morning Worship Service on campus whipped potatoes, whole Families are asked to bring HALLETTSVILLE and online. kernel corn, wheat roll, rice their favorite main dish, a side • 11:30 a.m. - Monthly Business Meeting TRIBUNE-HERALD krispy treat and dessert. All services are available via live stream on our Thursday, June 17 Drinks will be provided. • website: www.fbchallettsville.com LAVACA COUNTY - $43.00 CLOSED STATE OF TEXAS - $48.00 OUT OF STATE - $53.00 HALLETTSVILLE Email [email protected] Phone (361) 798-2227 For Training Mail your name and address along with your check or money order to: • Find us on these Facebook pages: Friday, June 18 TRIBUNE-HERALD HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD CLOSED P.O. BOX 427 | HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS 77964 • FBC Hallettsville • FBC Hallettsville Youth 361.798.2481 • • •

• Wednesday, June 9, 2021 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 5 SPORTS

ALEX ANGERSTEIN TREY DANIELS ADAM STEFFEK AUSTIN KUTAC Four Indians named to all-state team

CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR [email protected]

Four Sacred Heart Indians from the TAPPS Division IV state finalists were named all-state and four were selected to the all-district team. Alex Angerstein was first team all-state, Adam Steffek and Trey Daniels on the second team and Austin Kutac honorable mention all-state. Jordan฀ Bludau,฀ Bren- BRENNAN KANA JORDAN BLUDAU MICHAEL KOETH TYLER HAWKINS COLE BOHUSLAV nan Kana, Michael Ko- in hitting with a .420 av- with 28 and batted .408. high 32 runs and drove Bludau - Came on strong – The pitcher/infielder eth, Tyler Hawkins and erage besides driving in •฀Junior฀Austin฀Kutac฀ in 16 runs while batting at the end of the season had a 3-1 record on the Cole Bohuslav were 12 runs, had a 2-0 record led the team in runs .393. and batted .292 with mound and got the save picked to the all-district on the mound and hit one scored(16), drove in 12 •฀Senior฀Adam฀Steffek฀ seven RBI. in the state quarterfinal team. home run. runs and batted .317. - Was a .296 hitter, scored •฀ Junior฀ Michael฀ Ko- game versus St. Paul. •฀ Senior฀Alex฀Anger- •฀Junior฀Trey฀Daniels฀ ฀ •฀ Senior฀ Brennan฀ 15 runs and collected 13 eth - Hit .296 with 12 •฀ Sophomore฀Tyler฀ stein - The senior short- - Led the team in home Kana – The Indian third runs batted in. runs scored and 11 RBI. Hawkins - Hit .279 and stop/pitcher led the team runs with two and RBI baseman had a team- •฀ Senior฀ Jordan฀ •฀Senior฀Cole฀Bohuslav฀ drove in nine runs.

KADIE ZACHARY JULIE MACHALCIK GRACI SHIMEK EMMA GRAHMANN EMILY MIGL COURTNEY WOYTEK Pustejovsky, Olivarez head Lady Brahma all-district picks

CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR the Year on the 28-AAA Woytek on the first team [email protected] all-district team. and first baseman Graci Sophomore Katelyn Olivarez was 12-3 in Shimek and outfielder Pustejovsky was named the circle and batted .474 Kadie Zachary on the Offensive Most Valuable with two home runs and second team. Player and freshman Kay- 22 RBI. •฀Senior฀Julie฀Michal- lie Olivarez Newcomer of Pustejovsky had a stel- cik - Michalcik hit .316 lar season, leading the and drove in 14 runs. team in hitting with a •฀ Junior฀ Emily฀ Migl฀ -฀ CHUCK .530 average and 12 stolen Migl batted .387 with two bases. Pustejovsky also home runs and 34 runs GRAFE hit one home run, scored batted in. She went 10-4-1 57 runs and had 39 RBI. in the circle. Six other players were •฀ Junior฀ Courtney฀ KATELYN PUSTEJOVSKY KAYLIE OLIVAREZ In 1969, Major League all-district choices in- Woytek - Woytek scored a Baseball lowered the pitch- cluding pitcher/infielder team-high 57 runs while time all season. with 28 RBI and 36 runs RBI and 27 runs scored. er’s mound from 15 inches Emily Migl, shortstop batting .445 with two •฀ Senior฀ Emma฀ Grah- scored. •฀Senior฀Kadie฀Zachary฀ to 10 inches. Emma Grahmann and home runs and 28 RBI. mann - Led the team in •฀Senior฀Graci฀Shimek฀ - Batted .311, scored 22 Batting averages were center fielder Courtney She struck out only one home runs (4), batted .296 - Was a .395 hitter with 26 runs and drove in 15 runs. down in 1968 just like they are at the present and reports say umpires can now go to the mound eight to 10 9’s lose in extra innings 11’s rout NB, 18-0 times a game to check the pitcher for whatever. The CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR Ben Meinkowsky tossed a three-hitter to lead the Hal- [email protected] usual procedure is to check lettsville All-Stars to an 18-0 rout of New Braunfels for a the pitcher after he leaves Kiana Ybarra scored series sweep of a best-of-three series in the 11-year-old the game. on a wild pitch in the Special Tournament here Sunday evening. Cheating in baseball bottom of the seventh Meinkowsky struck out 10 and walked one in the has been going on for 140 inning to give New game called after four innings because of the mercy rule. years. In the past, the spit Braunfels a 12-11 win Hallettsville cranked out 15 hits, eight of which went ball was an issue along over Hallettsville here for extra bases. with nail files. Sunday, Three players had three hits led by Dylon Kolacny I don’t think baseball The win gave New with three doubles and two runs scored, Meinkowsky has the guts to give a pitch- Braunfels a sweep of the went 3 for 3 with a double and three runs and Arlen er a long suspension. The best-of-three series. Henke had three hits in four plate appearances with a pitching coach may be The game was a far pair of doubles and three runs score. involved also. cry from New Braunfels’ Creek Burnes scored three runs and had two hits, JUDSON 18-8 win Saturday night. Jack฀Chambers฀was฀2฀for฀3฀with฀a฀double฀and฀two฀runs฀ •฀Converse฀Judson฀fell฀ Hallettsville fought scored. Bryce Sullivan, Kolby Haas, Sloan Grant-Moore to Deer Park 1-0 in the 6A back from an early 5-1 Hallettsville third baseman Reese Sklar tags out New Braunfels All-Star Elise and฀Jayden฀Garcia฀all฀singled. state championship soft- deficit to take an 11-10 Sanchez in the third inning Sunday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald The locals wasted no time with five runs in the first ball game Saturday. lead with a four-run inning with Meinkowsky knocking in two runs with a ฀The฀head฀coach฀of฀Jud- sixth. Reese Sklar led off Claire Besetzny was safe on down quietly in the top double and he scored on a double by Arlen Henke. A son is La Grange High with a single and scored on a fielder’s choice before she of the seventh and in the Kolacny two-bagger chased home Henke. School graduate Theresa a wild pitch. Ashten Loud- scored on a wild pitch. bottom of the inning, Hallettsville kept pouring it on with five runs in the Urbanovsky. on walked and scored after Hallettsville went See STARS, Page 6 second and six in the fourth. HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 6 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 SH School presents Awards

Trenton Kraatz and Abigail Clark - Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Award - presented by Joy Smith.

Ashten Loudon slides under the tag of New Braunfels third baseman Claire Schxander in the first inning. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

STARS CONTINUED FROM PAGE5

of the seventh and in the bottom of the inning, Ybarra was hit by a pitch to lead off the frame and later came around for the winning run. Loudon scored Hallettsville’s first run after drawing a walk in the first. The locals scored four runs in the fourth on two hits and two errors. Loudon doubled and along with Heidi Grahmann, Reese Sklar and Besetzny all scored on wild pitches. Besetzny had singled with two outs. Hallettsville scored four runs in the sixth on just one hit, a single by Hannah Rico. 2021 Trey Ridgeway - Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Citizenship Award - presented by Katy Shank - John Philip Sousa Band Award - presented by Kevin Msgr. John Peters. Haas. Hallettsville Brahma Football Schedule VARSITY Aug. 14 Marion scrimmage Here 6:15 Aug. 19 Weimar scrimmage There 6:15 Aug. 28 Shiner Here 7:30 Sept. 3 Industrial There 7:30 Sept. 10 Ganado Here 7:30 Sept. 17 Rice Consolidated There 7:30 Sept. 24 Schulenburg Here 7:30 Oct. 1 Open Oct. 8 Hempstead • There 7:30 Oct. 15 Boling • Here 7:30 Oct. 22 Yoakum • There 7:30 Oct. 29 Columbus • There 7:30 Nov. 5 Hitchcock • Here 7:30 • District 14-3A Division I games JUNIOR VARSITY Aug. 14 Marion scrimmage Here 5:00 Aug. 19 Weimar scrimmage There TBA Aug. 27 Shiner There 5:00 Sept. 3 Industrial Here 5:00 Sept. 9 Ganado There 7:00 Sept. 16 Rice Consolidated Here 5:00 Sept. 23 Schulenburg There 5:00 2021 Catholic Daughters Education Contest Winners Sept. 30 Open DIVISION 1 — Art: 1st - Macie Haas; 2nd - Trent Sevcik; 3rd - Leo - “Arlen” Henke. Poetry: 1st - Ainsley Grahmann; 2nd - Kolby Haas; 3rd - Tatum Beach. Oct. 7 Hempstead Here 5:00 Essay: 1st - Brennon Ralston; 2nd - Ben Meinkowsky. DIVISION 2 — Art: 1st - Rylan Dworsky; 2nd - Adalyn Pohl; 3rd - Ysabella Arellano. Poetry: 1st - Allison Oct. 14 Boling There 5:00 Clark; 2nd - Brody Etzler; 3rd - Adalyn Pohl; Computer Art: 1st - Brody Etzler; Photography: 1st - Lanie Haas. Essay: 1st - Adalyn Pohl. DIVISION 3 — Art: Oct. 21 Yoakum Here 5:00 1st - Arabella Arellano; 2nd - Hayden Grahmann; 3rd - Bailey Schindler. Poetry: 1st - Melea Henke; 2nd - Ava Matias; 3rd - Arianna Henke. Essay: 1st - Kyle Oct. 28 Columbus Here 5:00 Lemke; 2nd - Brett Sestak; 3rd - Melea Henke Computer Art: 1st - Melea Henke; 2nd - Ava Lackey. Nov. 4 Hitchcock There 5:00 Lavaca Medical Center Hallettsville High School AUXILIARY CLASS OF 2021 Gift Shop Graduation Video We’re $25.00 OPEN LEIST VIDEO Yoakum, Tx • 361-208-3551 [email protected] MONDAY & FRIDAY All DVD’s will be ready in 30 days SUBSCRIBE TO THE 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. HALLETTSVILLE TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY 9 A.M. TO NOON

TRIBUNE-HERALD 1400 NORTH TEXANA ST. HALLETTSVILLE, TX

THE YOAKUM GOLF ASSOCIATION SAN BERNARD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE JUNIOR GOLF CAMP Weather JUNE 21 - 22 Watch Yoakum Municipal Golf Course LARRY ROTHBAUER - NWS OBSERVER Two Sessions: This Week’s Forecast Beginners : 8 AM - 9:30 AM Wednesday: High 93 Low 77 Intermediate: 10 AM - 11:30 AM (P/C) Thursday: High 93 Low 76 ANNUAL MEETING Golf “FUN”damentals covered include: (P/C) SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 putting, chipping, pitching, full swing & etiquette. Friday: High 94 Low 77 10AM - 12PM (P/C) The Hills of Lakeway (Austin, TX) Director of Golf Saturday: High 94 Low 76 DOOR PRIZES Hallettsville SBEC Office Aaron Chilek will once again be teaching the camp. (P/C) $1500 Grand Prize 1686 HWY 90A East Sunday: High 93 Low 75 Cost: $20 (includes a Junior Golf (SHOWERS) $1000 Second Grand Prize Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Tournament on Wednesday, June 23) Monday: High 92 Low 74 (4) $500 Winners Please bring your Registration Card from the (SHOWERS) Gift Cards from Vendors June Issue of your Texas Co-Op Power magazine. You can register by calling the Golf Course at Tuesday: High 91 Low 74 361-293-5682 or you may also register on the first day of (SHOWERS) Plus Bill Credits! PLEASE VISIT SBEC.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION the camp. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign-up early! - BURN BAN IS OFF - HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Page 7 CHURCH DIRECTORY

Continued We now have live Healthcare Excellence. preaching Every Patient, Every time. HALLETTSVILLE 1400 North Texana Service Times: Sunday - 10 AM KidLife & Youth Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Wednesday: 7 PM Service 1262 US Hwy 77 S., Hallettsville (361)798-3671 Pastor Emilio Laredo - [email protected] www.lavacamedicalcenter.com FaithFamilyChurch-Hallettsville Gene's Appliance Co. Solid Rock Christian Center for Learning, Inc. Lucille Drozd, Owner OPEN 7AM - 6 PM, M-F • AGES 6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS 306 E. First St. 100 N. Promenade St. Hallettsville Hallettsville, Texas 77964 361-798-3799 361-798-5155 [email protected] Flamingo Fro-Yo Frozen Yogurt 407 Fairwinds & Rolled Ice Cream Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Daily Lunches & Suppers 361-798-3281 105 N Main Street, Hallettsville www.grafechevygmc.com 361-772-0540

Kubena Funeral Home Allan Monk • Travis Monk 7455 FM 531 Since 1926 - Serving the area P.O. Box 74 with four family generations Sweet Home, TX 77987 507 S. Main ~ Hallettsville (361)293-3381 361-798-3271 www.kubenafuneralhome.com Daniel, Eugene, Andy and Alison Kubena Directors Pesek-Hermes Memorials, Inc. Auto Worx This directory and devotional is made possible by these B & B Paint & Body - Light Duty Towing - Glass Replacement 419 S. Main, Hallettsville businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship service: 1391 U. S. Hwy. 77-S, P.O. Box 292 Hallettsville, TX 77964 PHONE: 361-798-2267 [email protected] Billy & Bev Hrncir: 361-798-7033 [email protected] ASSEMBLY OF GOD CATHOLIC (COnT.) METHODIST (COnT.) Fax: 361-798-4213 Shop: 361-798-4212 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC MOSSY GROVE METHODIST 107 U.S. 77A S., Yoakum 7372 FM Rd. 531, Sweet Home Co. R. 1, JAMES A. EVANS, ATTORNEY AT LAW 361-293-2597 361-741-3206 6 Mi. S. of Hallettsville S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 6:30 p.m. Sat. Mass: 5 p.m., Sun. Mass: 7 W.S. 6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. a.m. JOHN C. EVANS, ATTORNEY AT LAW HALLETTSVILLE COMMUNITY RICHARDSON-BROWN 605 S. Glendale, 361-772-5961 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHAPEL UMC P.O.k Box 503 W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 400 E. 5th St., Hallettsville 804 N. Main, Hallettsville 361-798-5888 W.S. 11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Hallettsville, Texas 77964 MARANATHA Sat. Mass: 5:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sun. Mass: 8 & 10:30 a.m. 1(361)798-5202 404 Texas St., Yoakum LATTER-DAY SAInTS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC 361-293-7589 THE CHURCH OF W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 13202 FM Rd. 531, Koerth JESUS CHRIST OF Sun. Mass 9 a.m. CUSTOM HOMES Wed. 7 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS RIVER OF LIFE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC 3408 N. Ben Wilson St., & CABINETS 109 U.S. Hwy. 77A S., Yoakum 7026 FM 957, St. John’s Victoria 361-293-2597 Mass: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sat. 6 p.m. www.mikejohnsonlaw.net Custom Homes • Barndominium• Metal Buildings S.S. 9:45 am.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. PEnTECOSTAL Custom Cabinets • Interior Design ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 211 E. Second St., Hallettsville, Texas 401 Orth St., Yoakum FORREST STREET [email protected] Calvin & Beverly Walters Ashly W. Kubicek, IDS BAPTIST 361-293-3518 CHURCH OF GOD 361-798-7110 361- 655-0134 361- 649-7257 AUSTIN STREET BAPTIST Sat. Mass: 5 p.m. IN CHRIST Sun. Mass 9 a.m., 612 Forrest St., Yoakum 1308 E. Gonzales St., Yoakum 11 a.m. Spanish 361-293-7300 361-293-2845 Sacred Heart S.S. 9:45 a.m.; ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC NEW BEGINNINGS The Country Touch W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 1648 FM 340, Hallettsville CHURCH OF GOD I Federal Credit Union Wed. 6:30 p.m. 361-798-2126 N CHRIST nursery, pottery FIRST BAPTIST Sun. Mass: 9:15 a.m. gifts 1206 N. Texana St. First Friday Mass: 6 p.m. 717 S. Texana, Hallettsville 501 E. Second St., Hallettsville S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:15 a.m. Hallettsville, Texas 77964 361-798-2227 1609 N. Texana (361)733-1066 361-798-4361 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAn OTHER Hwy 77 N. Facebook.com/ Wed. 6 p.m. CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN www.sacredheartcu.com ALL NATIONS WORSHIP CENTRE Hallettsville, Texas TheCountryTouchTexas FIRST BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 216 E. 2nd St., Hallettsville 202 Dunn St., Yoakum 701 E. Lyons, Schulenburg W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-293-2319 W.S. 10:30 a.m. Tues. 7 p.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST HOFFER'S GOOD HOPE MISSIONARY AT THE CROSS FELLOWSHIP Drive-In Grocery & Washateria BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 13167 St. Hwy. 111 E., Yoakum 435 CR 135, Hallettsville 210 Kahn St., Hallettsville W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Groceries - Gas - Ice - Picnic Supplies -Beer S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; CHRIST OF THE KING Both Facilities Open W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., 7 Days A Week HEBRON BAPTIST 1262 U.S. Hwy. 77 S., Hallettsville CHURCH OF CHRIST 361-798-5481 Hwy. 77A & 90A, Hallettsville 915 Hebron Church Rd., 361-798-5843 Yoakum 606 Sheehan St., Yoakum CROSSROADS COMMUNITY 361-293-3931 361-293-5423 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 722 Front St., Yoakum S.S. 9:45 a.m.; 361-293-2107 W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. W.S. 10:20 a.m. & 6 p.m. LAVACA COUNTY OFFICE SUPPLY Wed. 7 p.m. W.S. 10 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. EQUIPPERS OUTREACH EZZELL CHURCH OF CHRIST 107 N. Main • Hallettsville, Texas LONE STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Phone: (361)798-4364 313 U.S. Hwy. 77 S., Hallettsville FM 531, 5 Mi. East of Hwy. 77 Hallettsville 200 N. College St., Weimar Personal care for the elderly/disabled 361-798-2364 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:15 a.m. E-Mail: [email protected] in your home, hospital or nursing home. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. FAITH FAMILY Toll Free:(800)353-3685 405B N. Texana Hallettsville, Tx 77964 NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD 361-798-9400 EASTSIDE CHURCH OF GOD 1262 Hwy. 77 S., 1001 U.S. Hwy. 77A N., Yoakum 411 S. Dowling Hallettsville Hallettsville Custom Wedding and Graduation Invitations 361-293-6123 S.S. 1st Sun. 11 a.m. 361-798-5481 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Hybrid Worship 10 a.m. CLINE’S CONCEPTS W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. EPISCOPAL Schulenburg Regency Roofing฀•฀Siding฀•฀Windows฀ FAITH TEMPLE OLD MOULTON BAPTIST ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL 717 S. Texana St., Tree฀Trimming฀&฀Removal 2287 FM 1680, Moulton 1103 E. Fourth St., Hallettsville Hallettsville Retirement Community Lawn฀Service฀•฀฀Additions 361-596-4673 361-798-4119 361-798-4036 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Schulenburg Interior฀and฀Exterior฀Painting W.S. 9 a.m. GOD’S WORSHIP CENTER Regency Family ORANGE GROVE BAPTIST Regency Nursing 205 N. Main, Hallettsville Center Inpatient Fitness Center 361-484-9437 Sublime LUTHERAn W.S. 10 a.m. 979-743-2864 1st & 3rd Sun. S.S. 10 a.m.; EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Rehab GRACE POINT W.S. 11 a.m. FM 340 & Co. Rd. 277, Witting 979-743-6537 Regency Villas 103 S. La Grange St., PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL Independent Living HALLETTSVILLE Hallettsville Regency 979-743-4791 505 South Main, Hallettsville LUTHERAN S.S. 9:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.; Outpatient Rehab 361-798-5603 LUMBER 605 U.S. Hwy. 77A S., Yoakum W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. 979-743-4109 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 361-293-3033 College Place COMPANY, INC. Wed. 6 p.m. W.S. 9:30 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m. HIS CHURCH OF Assisted Living RECONCILIATION Regency 111 S. Texana PRIMITIVE BAPTIST – STRATTON ST. PETER LUTHERAN 979-743-6180 711 Hopkins St., Yoakum Home Health 8 mi. East of Cuero on FM 1447 100 N. Promenade, Hallettsville Hallettsville, Texas 361-298-5019 979-743-4663 (361)798-2151 W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-798-2808 S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Spanish SALEM BAPTIST Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FM 531 -1.7 mi. E. of Hwy. 77, Sun. 5 p.m. Ezell ZION LUTHERAN REMNANT OF PRAISE 424 N. Ave E., Shiner B & E Rooter Repair Service Resendiz Services, LLC S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 301 N. Hackberry St., Moulton 361-596-4928 . W.S. 10:45 a.m. 361-401-1076 Roto Rooter, Plumbing & Septic Systems SUBLIME BAPTIST W.S. 10:30 a.m. New Construction and Remodel New Construction 92 Co. Rd. 146D, Hallettsville ZION LUTHERAN Wed. 7 p.m. 361-798-3352 804 S. Promeade, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Remodeling 547 CR 146, Sublime THE SAFE HOUSE S.S. 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 8 am. 361-798-9484 105 N. Main, Hallettsville W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Elvis Johnston J-32288 361-772-3113 Ashley Resendiz Edgar Resendiz Wed. 5:30 p.m. 361-798-9090 David Tomek MP-40021 361-772-5456 METHODIST W.S. 11 a.m. ,Wed. 7 p.m. 361-772-2792 361-772-1965 VIENNA BAPTIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST [email protected] 23783 FM 530, Hallettsville THERE’S ROOM AT THE 206 S. Dowling St., Hallettsville CROSS S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-798-2650 511 Plaza St., Yoakum S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. 361-298-5067 Wed. 5:30 p.m. Chovanetz Insurance Agency CATHOLIC W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. ASCENSION OF OUR LORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST Wed. 7 p.m. Kathleen Chovanetz 11134 FM 957, Moravia 1026 E. Gonzales St., Yoakum VSETIN CMB 361-798-5888 361-293-2171 507 E 4th, 205 East First Street FM 2314, 6 mi. N.E. of Hallettsville, Texas Mass: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. 6 p.m.; S.S. 9 & 10:45 a.m.; Hallettsville, Texas W.S. 9:45 a.m. Hallettsville (Inside of Bluebonnet Insurance) 361-798-9999 2nd & 4th Sun. 9:30 a.m. S.S. 8:45 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Hometown Agents with a Office: 361-741-4058 World of Experience.

NEED A WATER SOLUTION? STATE REGISTERED Hallettsville Abstract WATER DRILLERS &Title Company & PUMP INSTALLERS Tim & Sarah Kram, Owners (361) 293-5545 [email protected] Reggie Brisco 361-798-3291 www.friedeldrilling.com 110 N. Texana Street COMPLETE WELL REPAIR SERVICE 507 East 4th Street 361-798-3200 Hallettsville, Texas WATER SOFTNERS, SOLAR PUMPS, WINDMILLS Hallettsville, Texas [email protected] [email protected] TOWN & COUNTRY Grab-N-Go I can do all things APPLIANCE & A/C BUCEK’S COUNTRY CORNER Air Conditioning/Heating & Appliance Sales & Service Fried Chicken, Hamburgers, through Christ 698 US Hwy 77N, Hallettsville Breakfast Tacos, Lunch who stengthens me. 361-798-4876 1005 E. 4th Street 361.798.5460 Lunch Served 361-798-3823 Phillippians 4:13 Lic. #TACLB004327C 1489 US Hwy 90A W, Hallettsville Monday - Friday • 10AM - 2PM HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 8 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch Registration for the Generation be completed from any computer swer questions and guide you. Dr. Next: Our Turn to Ranch course is that has access to the internet. I Clayton will be in contact with you now open. The course will run for 12 would estimate about two hours a weekly and reviewing your activity weeks, Aug. 16 - Nov. 7, 2021. week to complete the lesson and submissions. A team of topic-based This is a completely online course. activity, but these two hours could specialists will be providing you You will log in each week to a user- be at any time, day or night, during with up-to-date information to make friendly website and view videos that week. You can always go back your agricultural land and business covering that week’s lesson. At the to past lessons, but a new topic will a success. end of the lesson, a short activity open each week. Registration for the 12-week is provided to help you apply that Generation Next is an instructor- course is $300, which also includes a week’s information to your situation. led course. Dr. Megan Clayton, Texas certificate and Generation Next: Our By the end of the course, all your A&M AgriLife Extension Associate Turn to Ranch t-shirt upon comple- hard work will come together as a Professor and Extension Range tion! To register, simply go to https:// basic business plan! Your work can Specialist will be right here to an- agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/ Awarded Most Creative Float The Hallettsville Royal Court participated in the Tom Tom Parade on June 5. they received an award for Most Creative Float. Pictured are Miss Hal- lettsville Lauren Garza-Mischer; Junior Miss - Cheyenne Burnes; Little Miss Girl Scout Highest Honor - Peyton Koerth, and Little Mister - Zachary Perez

Samantha Henke received the highest honor from Girls Scouts this year…the Gold LETTERS to Award. The Gold Award is awarded to fewer than 6% of Girl Scouts the EDITOR annually. Samantha created It is widely known that it is appraised property a self-defense training value protest time in Lavaca County since the Lavaca video titled, “Living County Central Appraisal District (LCCAD) has sent Without Fear...Fight out its Notices of Appraised Values. It is lesser known Back and Be Alert,” that the taxing entities are currently working on their that will be presented budgets for the upcoming budget year. annually at Halletts- Once all appraised property protests are com- ville High School, to give women the right tools for pleted, the LCCAD certifies the property appraisal personal protection: they will be aware, alert, and amounts and sends them to the taxing entities. At safe. She stated, “Girls and young women need to this time the Lavaca County Tax Assessor Collector have the skills to defend themselves in dangerous calculates the “no-new-revenue” tax rate (was called Auction Items for picnic situations. the effective tax rate) and the rollback tax rate (maxi- Mrs. Lucille Klekar hand-quilted and donated a Queen Size Quilt“ Block of Many They need to have the mental ability to analyze mum tax rate allowed before voters must approve Colors” and Nancy Etzler hand-quilted and donated two baby quilts - one pink a situation and the physical skills to know how to new tax rate) for the taxing entities in Lavaca County. and one blue - to the auction at the St. Mary’s Catholic Picnic this Sunday. From handle it.” Samantha presented this training to girls It is interesting that many speak up and out about left are Lucille Klekar, Msgr. John Peters and Nancy Etzler. Other donations at Hallettsville High School and the local Girl Scout the unreasonable rise in appraised property values; include an antique wash board from St. Mary’s Rectory, fish fryer from Lavaca troop. The training video can be found at https:// however, very few speak up about the increase in County Propane, cattle, canned goods, homemade noodles. The Auction starts youtu.be/cxs1UUIwwMM. Samantha is a member the taxing entities’ budgets along with the same at 1 p.m. and the starts at 12 noon. of the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council and El Campo or higher tax rates they set each year. Recently, a Troop 29040. She is the daughter of Chris and Sheila friend of mine stated: “Taxation is theft period.” The Henke. property tax levy is supposed to work so that when appraisals increase, the taxing entities decrease their tax rates. We have not been keeping our eye on the • on full roof replacement ball on this one because history has shown (printed • over 3.000 SQFT. The new • roof will have to be an Architectural Shingle roof in every newspaper in the county each year) that our • system, or metal to apply. Summer Reading Program taxing entities are not decreasing their tax rates. • Even if the “no-new-revenue” rate is adopted, they • • • The Library is excited Library, but the youth in are still increasing their revenues because of the to announce that as of June our community. appraisal increases. When property values increase, • 4, 279 children registered If you haven’t regis- we must require the taxing entities to decrease their • for the Summer Read- tered your kiddos yet you tax rates. It is our elected office holders that set the 7000 S. US Hwy. 77 • La Grange, TX 78945 ing challenge. Thanks to still have time. Registra- tax rates. the generous Summer tion will end Friday, June With all the COVID grant monies the taxing enti- 979-247-4587 • 979-247-5068 fax Reading sponsors for 18. If you have already ties are receiving along with the increase in property their of this year’s pro- registered, don’t forget to values by the LCCAD and the fact so many private gramming, including: bring their reading logs in businesses in the county have been negatively im- The Dickson-Allen Foun- throughout the week so pacted by the COVID event, there is no reason why J BAR ANGUS dation, Beta Sigma Phi, the Library staff can total these taxing entities cannot ensure their 2021 tax Sacred Heart Federal up pages and hand out rates are lower than the “no-new-revenue” tax rate. Credit Union, Peoples their raffle tickets! It is time to keep the elected office holders as ac- BUTCHER CALVES State Bank, Christopher Tuesday’s performer countable as we keep the LCCAD. Please keep your and Candace Brock, Mike (June 15) will be the al- eye on the ball on this one. Please demand lower tax and Brenda Fisseler, Ran- ways exciting Wild Things rates for the 2021 tax year! AVAILABLE dy and Penny Kristek, Zoofari from Taylor, with Marie Day 1/2 or WHOLE Pinch Clippers, Jo’s Green their exotic petting zoo. Hut and Nursery, Sweet They will be bringing 361.772.6897 Chic Boutique, Halletts- 10 animal ambassadors ville Communications and for the children to learn KJZT Family Life adopts Renken Insurance Agen- about and interact with cy. Because of you, the after the program, includ- Library is able to bring ing a baby kangaroo. Each Statewide 100 Project COUNTRYJANAK MARKET’S in unique and astounding Tuesday program begins 1938-2021 performers throughout at 10 a.m. and runs for 45 KJZT Family Life ad- KJZT Society No. 44 the summer and offer the minutes to an hour. opted a statewide Fra- Moravia gave their dona- Thank you for letting us serve you for 83 years. children exciting reading For information re- ternal 100 Project, rec- tion to “Peter’s Place”. H H incentives for all of their garding this or any other ognizing each of the 64 This is an activity center CUSTOM PROCESSING hard work. Please take program offered at the Status Societies of 2020. for adults with special CALF, HOG & DEER the time to thank these Library you can visit our The Fraternal 100 Proj- needs. This center is BY individuals and local website at www.halletts- ect will provide $100 normally open two days APPOINTMENT CALL TODAY! (361) 798.2985 ONLY! WWW.JANAKPACKING.COM business owners for their villelibrary.org, give us a from the State Office to a week and it is free to monday - friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 noon support of not only your call at 361-798-3243, or each Status Society to the clients. like our Facebook page be given to the charity In 2020, KJZT Societ- for real-time updates @ of their choice. ies were not deterred by YETI! hallettsvillelibrary. The Annunciation the pandemic in their The Best Father’s Day Gifts from mission to positively A YETI ICE CHEST with POLE HOLDER! contribute to their community. New and in- novative projects were held where possible, accommodations were made, and when meeting was not possible, donations were still given. KJZT Family Life is proud of its Status Soci- eties and their members dedication to their par- ishes and communities. KJZT Family Life is a Fraternal Benefit Soci- ety founded in 1894 by Czech Catholic women. Now offering member- ship to all Texans, the Fraternal is commit- Farm & Ranch Supply ted to strengthening its members lives through Catholic faith and community service while offering financial security. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Closed Sundays Visit www.kjzt.org for www.wbfarmandranch.net more information. HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Page 9 BIRTHS Puppets and Magic City lands $9.9M GREYSON LIAM GRAHMANN at the Library grant from GLO Greg and Hilary The Astonishing Mr. Pitts will present “The Tail Grahmann of Flatonia Wagging Tales of Frank the Wonder Dog” show at the BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR of Market, Ridge and are proud to announce Carl and Mary Welhausen Library on Wednesday, June [email protected] Second streets; the birth of their son. 16 at 2 p.m. The City of Halletts- •฀Replacing฀bar฀ditch- He was welcomed to The event will include magic tricks, hilarious puppet ville had reason to cel- es with piped storm sew- the family by 2-1/2 year characters and lots of audience participation. ebrate—actually, about ers capable of capturing old big sister, Briley David Pitts has over 30 years of experience and 9,882,442 reasons, to be flows along FM 957 and Grahmann. specializes in elementary school, library and child care exact—after it heard Park Street; Greyson Liam Grah- presentations that entertain, educate and motivate. The from the Texas General •฀ Replacing฀ the฀ low฀ mann was born at 3:15 45-minute show is designed to encourage reading, de- Land Office (GLO) late water crossing with a p.m. on Wednesday, May 26 at Columbus Commu- velop self-esteem, teach positive choices, and is overall last week that the city’s boxed culvert to allow nity Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 1.9 ounces and entertaining. Come by and join in on the Fun! Hurricane Harvey flood flows to pass beneath was 21 inches long. The Carl and Mary Welhausen Library is located at mitigation project grant the road while also re- The maternal grandparents are Cynthia and 810 Front St. in Yoakum. Admission is completely free funding had been ap- surfacing and installing Edward Koncaba of Flatonia. and everyone is invited! For questions, please call the proved. curbs and gutters along Paternal grandparents are Sandra Grahmann library at 361-293-5001. Theirs was one of two portions of Crockett and the late William H. Grahmann of Hallettsville. Masks are no longer required to be worn inside the towns n Lavaca Coun- Street, from La Grange Great-grandparents are Edwin and Rosie Kon- library; however, visitors are welcome to. ty—the other being the to Texana streets; caba of Flatonia, Leon and Frances Kubenka of City of Moulton--named •฀And฀removing฀con- Flatonia, the late Mary Effie and Sylvester Joe as part of the GLO’s crete flumes, resurfac- Simicek of Ganado and the late Joe J. and Lillie first round funding re- ing the road and install- T. Grahmann of Hallettsville. HAPPY cipients announced on ing curbs, gutters and Friday, May 21, part of a storm sewer inlets along roughly $2.3 billion com- sections of Texana and BIRTHDAY munity development Glendale streets. THE block grant mitigation Texas Land Commis- June 16 — Leanne Drozd, June 24 — Bobby Bonor- fund set up by the U.S. sioner George P. Bush BRIDGE Bryan Henke, Taylor Mitchon, den, Melissa Schindler, Hattie Department of Housing said he was happy to REPORT Jimmie Couch. Mertz, Patsy Klekar, Annie and and Urban Develop- partner with both Hal- June 17 — Travis Mixon, Glen Taylor Johnson (twins). ment (HUD) to assist lettsville and Moulton in Bludau, Linda Earwood, Chris June 25 — Kathy Janca, Marvin Texas communities im- addressing these critical Along with rains come Behan, Megan Janak. Huser, Derek Steffek, Darlene pacted by Hurricane needs. June 18 — Howard Rubin, Henneke, Clayton Stock, Tam- Harvey and the severe “Across Texas, we Karen Kahanek, Henrietta my Nelson, Preston Ballou, Kim flooding that followed must ensure our commu- words of caution Jansky, Evelyn Nolen, Mildred Ulcak, Kim Langenberg, John behind that storm in nities are more protect- BY MARK MYERS, Harper, Margaret P. Novak. Parker Sr., Wrandall Lampley, 2017. ed against devastating Lavaca County Judge June 19 — Jeremy Bludau, Connie Steffek. Together, the projects storms in the future,” The past month brought us Blaise Kalmus Jr., Jaime Wag- June 26 — Alice Bujnoch, Betty targeted in Halletts- he said. “The grants are an extraordinary amount of rain, ner Flynn, Roy Lemons, Dickie Vavrusa, Kenneth Mertz, Derek ville and Moulton will from the first round of and while you’ll never hear any Spenser, Ann Pardy, Jeanne Steffek, Chuck Adams. bring more than $14 mil- mitigation funding to rural folks complain about rain, Gaetjen, Basillia Adams. June 27 — Steve Garza, Jean lion worth of street and help vulnerable commu- it also comes with several other June 20 — Ronald Henke, Henry, Shanna Moreno, Arlene drainage improvements nities along the Texas issues you need to stay aware of. Theresa Eckhardt, Michele Becan, Jerome L. Tupa, Gary to Lavaca County as part coast increase public Mosquitos, as a fine for in- Kolacny. Cooper, Lillie Machicek, Jo- of the federally funded safety, prevent prop- stance, are as bad as I have ever June 21 — Randy Dornak, seph McConnell, David Tanner. disaster mitigation fund erty damage or loss, seen in my lifetime for this area. Besides being a Marlyn Sevcik, Dennis Janak, June 28 — Donald Steffek, program announced last and minimize potential nuisance, they can be a real health hazard. Sandra Muras, Melinda Halata. Garrett Kristek, Kimberly week. hardship on Texans fol- There are some things that you can do to help June 22 — Lisa Matula, Holly Mozisek, Brenda Kahanek, “Improving and lowing storms.” mitigate the problem of these parasites in and Pustejovsky Stovall, Branden Dylon James Kolacny. upgrading storm wa- Which means even around your property. First, dump any standing Roberts, Carol Gloor, Wanda June 29 — Kevin Pustka, Greg ter drainage systems more could be headed water to eliminate the breeding areas they need Konvicka, Allan Vornsand, Sta- Najvar, Wilbur Loewe, Bradley throughout Lavaca Lavaca County’s way to multiply. cey McCord, Carrie Polasek. Bludau, Kathy Rutledge, Louise County has been an once the roughly $1.1 If you have standing water that is too large to June 23 — Harvey Hlavac, Keil, Blase Konvicka III, Tyler area of critical need billion still left in the empty, you might try using a mosquito larvicide. Tommy Dornak, Jonathan Dro- Foeh, Justin Ulcak, Sara Grah- for years,” Hallettsville program goes out as These products are generally available at your local zd, Jeanette Chudej, Mary Ann mann, Lisa Koehne. Mayor Alice Jo Sum- part of the second-round feed and hardware stores. And be sure and wear Fojt, Randy Honish, Gary Hon- June 30 — Mary Jean Smith, mers said, who went awards, which the GLO a good insect repellent when you are working or ish, Jennifer Golsch Hoffmann, A.J. Kallus, Jody Halliburton, on to say that parts of plans to announce some- playing outside. Teri Lynn Master. Ted Gaetjen, Dale Tanner. the county were simply time later this year. On the public safety front, our governor has overwhelmed in Har- Texas State Sen. Lois finally recognized that we have a crisis on our vey, which brought more Kolkhorst (R-Brenham), border that needs far more attention than it has than 19 ½ inches of rain whose state senate Dis- been getting these past five months. HAPPY in the span of just a few trict 18 was one of the On Tuesday, June 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott final- hours. hardest hit in all of Tex- ly declared a state of disaster for several counties ANNIVERSARY “This welcome fund- as when Harvey made experiencing elevated criminal activity brought on ing from Commissioner initial landfall, voiced by human trafficking, and Lavaca County is one of George P. Bush and the her support for the pro- those named. June 16 — William and Sharee Jasek, Steven and Dana Bla- GLO will help the City gram grants. What does this mean? Hopefully, we’ll get access Rainosek, Eugene and Bettye huta, Ryan and Kelly Bludau. of Hallettsville restore “The damage done to some much-needed assets to help our public Bujnoch; Leonard and Shirley June 24 — Jerry and Margaret and improve our drain- by floods and hurricanes safety personnel combat the evil that is coming Dvorak. Kallus, 60 years. age systems to carry in our area has been a into our county daily. June 17 — Dusty and Brittany June 26 — Leroy Jr. and Diana water away from our major issue,” she said. It’s not a cure but it is a step in the right direc- Keller. Etzler. community, help ensure “That’s why I commend tion, for we must call this problem what it truly June 18 — Charles Jr. and June 27 — Wilber “Dean” and reliable water delivery Commissioner Bush for is—an invasion. Renee Hardt, Bo and Lau- Barbara Tesch — 57 years; service during storms, recognizing our local Up to this point, we as a state have been trying rie Janda, Buddy and Marie Tommy Sr. and Elsie Grahmann and keep roads open for needs and allocating to solve a military problem with law enforcement Hermes, Larry and Denise — 62 years. emergency vehicles,” these funds. This goes assets. That simply does not work. I am hopeful Bujnoch, Michael and Carol June 28 — Larry and Bar- she added. “On behalf of a long way to solve real that our governor will see that military force is Kneifel; William and Marie bara Janak, Roman and Gertie our city and its citizens, problems and is a great appropriate and will shut down the border using Hermes, 55 years; Jerry and Shimek, 66 years; Joe and Ann I want to extend our example of the federal, our Texas National Guard and other assets. Lita Micek. Machalec, 63 years. sincere appreciation.” state and local govern- Closer to home, our county’s budget process has June 19 — Steven and Pam June 29 — John and Lucille Hallettsville city ments working togeth- begun, and we are working hard at planning for the Drozd. Parker, Bobby and Beatrice staff targeted several er.” year ahead. I plan to make the process as open and June 20 — Raymond and Vir- Welfl, 58 years; Mike and Phyl- key projects in its ap- The GLO reviewed transparent as possible. Responsible spending of ginia Steffek, 57 years. lis Meitzen, William and Nativida plication for HUD’s Har- each application submit- taxpayers’ monies is of paramount importance to June 21 — George and Berna- Neubauer, 58 years. vey mitigation grant ting, rating each accord- me and all your elected officials. dette Kramer, 52 years; Victor June 30 — John and Do- program funding, which ing to a HUD-approved At the same time, we recognize that we must and Gloria Jasek, 52 years. ris Fenner, Stanley and Anita saw requests from more scoring criteria that make sure that our public safety duties as your June 22 — Dwayne and Marilyn Shimek, Andrew and Donna than 290 Texas towns by worked to target com- government are effectively met. Our primary duty Drozd, Matthew and Susan Rainosek. the tome the application munities whose planned as your government is to maintain public safety and period closed in late improvements would be protect the rights, liberty, and property of those we October 2020, each one aimed at areas with the serve. As such, I believe it is vitally important that aimed at increasing re- highest percentage of the stakeholders within our public safety commu- silience to future disas- low to middle income nity are well-funded and paid appropriately. You ters, reducing long-term (LMI) earners in their really do get what you pay for, and we must invest risks to people’s lives respective communities, in those vital assets. and their properties, and those with the high- Until next time, stay vigilant, report anything and lessening the im- est scores were picked suspicious, stay safe and may God bless and protect pact of future disasters. for first round awards. each of you along with our law enforcement, fire, Specific projects Hal- Hallettsville’s LMI medical and EMS personnel. lettsville city staff iden- percentage rang in at Lavaca County Judge Mark Myers can be tified in their $9,882,442 56.19%, while Moulton’s reached at [email protected] request included: came in at 52.13%. or by calling (361) 798-2301 •฀Regrading฀existing฀ The $2.1 billion Hur- bar ditches and upgrad- ricane Harvey mitiga- Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation ing storm sewer systems tion fund program is the PT/OT/ST • IV Care with new curb inlets third GLO-administered HALLETTSVILLE Post Operative Care Diabetes Management and outfalls along sec- program made avail- Stroke Care • Cardiac Care tions of Donna Drive able to Texas communi- TRIBUNE-HERALD and Kahn Street; ties in as many years, Respite Care • Admits 24/7 Lavaca County - $43.00 Medicare / Medicaid / Private Pay / lnsurance •฀ Removing/replac- with $31.4 million in For more information or schedule a tour ing almost 7,000 linear grants awarded to com- State of Texas - $48.00 Out of State - $53.00 Call 361-798-3606 feet of curbs and gutters munities impacted by Mail your name and address along with your payment to: (which includes some 2015 floods in 2018, and Hallettsville Tribune-Herald 26 storm sewer inlets, another $135.5 million P.O. Box 427 | Hallettsville, Texas 77964 nine grate inlets and awarded to communities SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ONLINE EDITION almost 4,000 linear feet impacted by 2016 floods LAVACACOUNTYTODAY.COM of pipe) along portions in 2019. HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 10 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 WORD ADS: 38¢ per word for first insertion; HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD 36¢ per word for each consecutive insertion. Minimum Charge - $7.60; Consecutive Insertion - $7.20 CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: $9.00 per column inch. CLASSIFED DEADLINE: Noon Monday Classifieds All Classified Word Ads Must Be Paid in Advance HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

SIGN-ON BONUS is now hiring in the $3,000: Full-time LVN for all shifts HIRING CDL TRUCK DRIVERS TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT: $2,000: Full-time MEDICATION AIDES IT SPECIALIST Home at Night $1,500 Full-time CNA for all shifts Local Hauls • Full time career opportunity. Previous IT training & : Fertilizer • Dry Van • Bulk Feed experience is required. Specialized training provided. Reliable and Self Driven is a must! Also needed: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nurs- SUMMER HELP ing, Full-time Dietary Cook, and Part-time Floor Tech Apply in Person at Full or part time summer work. An interest in computers, E-BARR FEED software, and related technologies is required. APPLY IN PERSON 212 St Louis St., Gonzales, Tx 78629 For more details please call 361-293-3501 x1299 204 WALTER ST., YOAKUM, TX 1708 N South St., Yoakum, TX 77995 361-293-3544 830-672-6515

NOW HIRING SALES PERSON BUILDERS & CARPENTERS CDL DRIVER • Hiring in all areas of building construction • Learn new skills/we will train • Manufacturing plant/no rainouts

Located in Hallettsville Since 1971 361-798-3616 FM 318

WE ARE GROWING. WE ARE GROWING. COME GROW WITH US. COME GROW WITH US.

Victoria College is hiring for the following Part-Time Adult Education Instructors part-time positions at the Gonzales Center estamos contratando needed in the Gonzales area to teach courses to tiempo completo NOW HIRING adult learners, according to an established cur- •Campus Security Officer FULL-TIME riculum in the area of GED Preparation (basic For more information go to todas las skills in reading, language, & math) and English www.victoriacollege.edu posiciones ALL POSITIONS as a Second Language (ESL) including Citizen- and click on Jobs@VC. EEOC. Aplicar en persona Apply In Person or at ship and basic computer skills. o en línea a www.kitchenpride.com To apply, go to www.VictoriaCollege.edu>Jobs@VC www.kitchenpride.com EEOC HELP WANTED HELP WANTED 1034 CR 348, 1034 CR 348, Gonzales Gonzales HELP WANTED. Retail/kitch- 830-540-4516 830-540-4516 en help wanted part-time or full Entrevistas el Mismo Día Same Day Interview time. Janak Packing, Inc. 361- 798-2985 (1-TFN-CH) Continued Healthcare Excellence - Every Patient, Every Time HELP WANTED. Full and part- Prime time, male, female positions. Prime Products, Inc. Apply within. Rainosek’s True Products, Inc. Value. 101 E. 2nd St., Halletts- ville. (10-TFN-CH) Spoetzl Brewery, We are looking for positive energy, passionate and We are looking for energetic, compassionate, dedicated employees! Home of Shiner Beers committed individuals to join our team and culture. REM-TORQUE-TEST, INC. is hiring Full-Time Positions Work in a Clean-Temperature Controlled Environment!! in Yoakum is currently tak- Benefits include:  Lab Department - Lab Tech (MT) - Night Shift - Full Time ing applications for all posi- Competitive Pay ~ NEW STARTING WAGE ~  Lab Department - Phlebotomist - Full Time tions. Drilling rig experience No Weekly Premium **Review in 30 days with potential $1.00 or more increase  Dietary Department - Cook - Part Time on Medical & Dental preferred, but not required. All Shifts Available – 1st, 2nd & 3rd  Information Technology - Informatics Analyst - Full Time Please apply on Indeed or Insurance for Employee Life Insurance along with  Med/Surg Department - LVN or RN - Day Shift - Full Time within. (15-TFN-CH) Quality• • Printing Short and Long Term Disability  Med/Surg Department - LVN or RN - Night Shift - Full Time Assembly• • Production HELP WANTED at Koun- Insurance at no cost 401 K Plan with 100% company ** Work 7.5• hours, get paid for 8 ** try Bakery. Apply within. ** Equivalent• to $10.66 per hour ** (16-TFN-CH) match on the first 6% deferred Three Sick Days annually ** Experienced Workers – Higher Pay ** Eight Paid Holidays Steady employment and opportunity for advancement. CROWN HOSPICE is current- Paid Vacation ly seeking qualified candidates Weekly Pay, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Health– Insurance, Bonuses & More Caregivers for a Full Time Registered Apply at Spoetzl Brewery Send resumeresumé toto [email protected]@primeproducts.net or or callcall oror visit Hallettsville Nurse (RN) Case Manager po- or call 361-594-3383 usus at at 407 407 E E USUS HwyHwy 9090, Schulenburg,Schulenburg, TX 78956.78956. 979-743-655 979-743-65500. sition. Qualifications: 3+ years for details. TRIBUNE-HERALD Needed experience as a RN. Experi- ence with Hospice or Home h Health is preferred. Job Type; Advertise Send Resume to [email protected] Full-time. Submit resume to In PersonHALLETTSVILLE @ 407 E US Hwy 90 Schulenburg, TX 78956 ISD The CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] with us! is accepting applications Williamsburg (21-4-CH) for the following positions: PHONE: PERSONALS House HELP WANTED. Ranch hand • 6th Grade Math Teacher 361-798-2481 wanted. Call Russell McGe- hee. 361-649-9032. (21-TFN- • Junior High Physical Education hApply with in. ALCOHOLICS ANONY- E-MAIL: CH) MOUS meets every Thurs- Teacher/Girls Coach [email protected] Please call day at 7:30 p.m., St. Peter Shelley at SWEET HOME ISD is accept- Lutheran Church, 101 N. • Special Education Teacher 361-798-2345 ing applications for the follow- Market, Hallettsville. AL- • Attendance/PEIMS Clerk AD DEADLINE: before coming ing positions: Part-time Coun- ANON meets every Thursday by to apply. selor, Bus Driver. Visit www. at 8:00 p.m. at the Lavaca • Content Mastery Aide NOON MONDAYS sweethomeisd.org to obtain an Medical Center. (2-TFN-NC) application. (23-1-CH) • Elementary Special Needs Aide PREGNANT? NEED HELP? • Junior High Special Needs Aide HELP WANTED: Position Confidential and caring as- we are now online for experienced seamstress. sistance available for the • Child Nutrition Worker Sewing repairs, alterations, following needs: Emotional, • Bus Monitor $ knowledge of garment con- Material, Spiritual, Educa- Online Edition - 40 struction and measuring a tional. Providing immediate FOR MORE INFORMATION, Online Edition plus Print Issue - $50 must. Light office duties, and practical help. We have PLEASE CALL 361-798-2242, EXT. 400. other misc as needed. Send a special concern for you Subscribe Today! resume or pick up an applica- and your unborn child. We Position details and on-line applications tion at Double D Ranch, 122 await your call. Gabriel Proj- can be found at www.hisdbrahmas.org lavacacountytoday.com W. Grand Ave, Yoakum, Texas ect. Toll free: 1-866-627- under News and Announcements. 77995. (23-2-CH) 9243. (9-TFN-NC) IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS. CONTACT THE TRIBUNE-HERALD TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Classifieds Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Page 11 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES Grahmann J.A. LOREDO Helping Hearts( Sitter Service offers caring, companionship in your home, A/C & Service PROPERTIES hospital or nursing home. Service all Brands Duties Offered: 361-798-9488 - Companionship - Light Housekeeping, Laundry New Homes - Replacements th - Meal Prepartion and Feeding - Recreational Activities 101 E. 4 St. - Errand Services - Personal care services such as Mini-Splits and Mobile Homes Hallettsville, Texas 77964 - Transportation to doctors assistance with bathing, EQUAL HOUSING Licensed and Insured • TACLB018005C www.ja-loredo-properties.com OPPORTUNITY appointments, beauty grooming, dressing, incontinence shop, shopping, ect. care and reminders. RESIDENTIAL 361-798-9105 NEW! 99 CR 002, THE SETTLEMENT SUBDIVISION, 2/2, all brick, electric home built in 1986 on .91 Helping Hearts Sitter Service offers a full range of companionship for acres. 1,456 sq ft living (per LCAD) has been updated from ceiling to floor, carport, liveCONTRACT oaks.....$240,000 you or your loved one. Whether you need 24 hours a day care or just NEW! 1647 N. TEXANA ST. , 2/2 w/ additional area upstairs, 1,976 sq ft (per LCAD) home on 2 acres, a few hours occasionally, we are here to help, days or nights. All sitters water well, public water & sewer, outbuildings...... SOLD$205,000 are screened with drug tests and criminal history checks performed. ACREAGE Helping Hearts Sitter Service Hollas Fencing NEW! 12.0 AC, ROCK ISLAND, 1st Street, nice homesite w/ electricity and community water available, Full Time or Respite Sitting for elderly and disabled. Net & Barb Wire Fence fully fenced...... CONTRACT$156,000 361.798.9400 NEW! 18.5 AC, ROCK ISLAND, Hwy. 90-A, acreage w/ commercial potential, fully fenced, pond, Ag Pipe & Board Cowpens • Stock Sheds

exempt...... $240,500 Skid Steer Work NEW! 33.019 AC, EZZELL, CR 12, open and heavily wooded, pond, residential or weekend use..SOLD$7,800/acre SERVICES SERVICES NEW! 60.938 AC, SUBLIME, FM 3283, heavily wooded w/ a pond, seasonal creek, Live Oaks Galore, Clinton Hollas 361-772-4259 Wildlife Haven...... CONTRACT$7,200/acre HENNEKE DOZER WORKS, NEW! 69.87 AC, SWEET HOME, CR 423, heavily wooded W/ Live Oaks, some open areas, wet weather LLC. Dozer work of all types creek, nice homesite or recreational tract...... SOLD$5,500/acre including clearing, raking, FOWLKES NEW! 95.6 AC, EZZELL, CR 453, Open area, heavily wooded area, pecan bottom, Lavaca River frontage, building, & cleaning tanks. pond, electricity. Nice property for building a custom home or weekend retreat...... SOLD$5,400/acre Randy 361-798-5960 or Equipment Kevin Schimcek NEW! 164.65 AC , SPEAKS, CR 17, great hunting/grazing property with a pond and road along west 361-772-3823. (30-TFN- Company side of property...... CONTRACT$3,750 acre CH) Construction HOME & ACREAGE Dozers, NEW! 15.87 AC, 7 MILES SOUTH OF HALLETTSVILLE, 1130 CR 1G, 1,496 sq ft (per FENCE BUILDING. All Backhoe, Motorgrader, Office: 979-561-6356 Fax: 979-263-4271 LCAD) 3-1-1 home built in 1961, shop, barn, a lot of trees around home ...... $230,000 types. Stock pens, barns Culvert Pipe, Roads, [email protected] NEW! 24.61 AC, VIENNA AREA, covered with live oaks, fully fenced w/ a pond, custom and sheds. Also do shred- Stock Ponds, Clear Brush home built in 2011 w/ 1,580 sq ft (per LCAD), 2/1.5, gorgeous property...... SOLD$389,000 ding. Bulldozer work, clear- Forestry Mulching,Gravel, Custom Home Builder ing land, underbrush, fence Sandrock, Fill Dirt N WE NEED LISTINGS!! lines & right-of-ways. Call ew฀Construction฀•฀Remodels฀•฀Barndominiums฀•฀Barns We have buyers looking for weekend, farm & ranch, Anton Bujnoch Jr., 361-798- FAMILY BUSINESS Garages฀Deck฀•฀Outdoor฀Kitchens฀•฀Privacy฀Fence residential and hunting properties. 0037. (1-TFN-CH) ESTABLISHED IN 1955 Local Second Generation Builder Insured If you are thinking about selling your property, please give us a call! 201 Summit • Schulenburg, Tx SEWING. Custom design 979-743-3261, Schulenburg Jorge A. Loredo Jackie Loredo bridal attendant gowns, and 361-798-6147, Hallettsville OWNER-BROKER BROKER-ASSOCIATE also all-occasion formals. Michael Bujnoch Fencing 713-205-0842 361-798-9488 Can also order material, lace www.fowlkesequipment.com and other supplies. Call 361-798-2756, Hallettsville. (361) 798-2829 Home Are you wanting to BUY or SELL? (1-TFN-CH) (361) 772-6853 Cell WE HAUL OFF dumping NU-WAY Barbed Wire & Net Fencing • Corrals & Sheds trash. Clean up property. Board & Pipe Fences • Post Driving Services Tear down houses, barns, Pest Control mobile homes. Call 361- Termites - Ants Trac Loader Services • Welding Services 655-2984 (19-TFN-CH) 506 US Hwy 77-A-South Quality Work, Roaches - Silverfish Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Dependable Service JK CARPENTRY available for Guaranteed Extermination! Son of BJ Bujnoch repairs, remodels, finished - Pre-Slab Treatment - carpentry and decks. No job too small. Contact Jack Family-Owned and Operated 208 N. Texana at 361-594-8476. (15-TFN- Since 1960 Hallettsville, TX 77964 Pinnacle Realty Advisors Broker CH) Roger & Wanda Opela TOWN & COUNTRY HOG ROOT REPAIRS. Call APPLIANCE & A/C Jeanette Wallace Randy. 361-772-3823. 361-798-3960 Lic. #TACLB004327C (52-TFN-CH) Keith Opela, Field Manager AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Salesperson Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 361-772-6508 cell LICENSED NRMA National (361) 361-798-9332 office Registered Medical Assis- tant #839915031592. Will GARAGE SALES 798.5460 help elderly in home living in 4896 FM 2314 Hallettsville, TX 77964 town. Must be on walker or https://townandcountry.rheempropartner.com www.frontierdevelopmentinc.com quad cane. Price negotiable. GARAGE SALE. Saturday, 1489 US HWY. 90A WEST • HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS 77964 [email protected] Check my rates first. Rose- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.. 8145 FM mary Beth. 361-596-4877. 531. 1/2 mile past Sweet (23-2-PD) Home School. Furniture, kids clothes, lots of miscella- BOEDEKER AG SUPPLY, LLC neous. New InstaPot, baby REAL ESTATE items, watch for signs. (23- 1-PD) 36.3 AND 12.9 ACRE Bulldozing Services PLOTS priced below LCAD GARAGE SALE. 301 S. H SMALL TOWN SERVICE market value. No legal ac- Ridge St. Friday, 5 p.m. - 7 Brush Clearing Tanks RESULTS YOU DESERVE cess at this time. Exisiting p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 Roads H Fence Rows H Site Prep grazing lease and AG exemp- p.m. (23-1-PD) tion. 713-299-3981. (17-8- Land Improvement and More PD) MOVING SALE. 104 Cathy For a job quote call: Dr. Friday and Saturday, 10 RICK BRAUN: 361-401-7378 FOR RENT a.m. - 5 p.m. CASH only. (23-1-PD) FOR LIVESTOCK DORNAK CONSTRUCTION Kacy Bain - Broker/Owner SIMMENTAL BULLS and SPECIALIZING IN: 979-541-7096 RENT Heifers. Call 361-798-6506 METAL BUILDINGS • CONCRETE/CEMENT WORK or 361-798-6015. (44-TFN- E-Pro, GRI, TAHS DRIVEWAYS • BARNS • ETC. CH) Monica Mattoon TRAVEL Bermuda Grass Planting BREEDING AGE REGIS- Jiggs, Coastal • Discing & Plowing 979-533-2416 TRAILERS TERED Angus and Brangus Will do Shredding Theresa D’Amico $100/week bulls for sale. $2500 and up. J Bar Angus. 361-798- CONTACT LARRY DORNAK 361-772-0754 or $500/month 6558. (3-52-CH) 361-798-2170 361-798-6945 The Real Estate Leaders ALL UTILITIES BULLS FOR SALE. Black PAID Angus, Black Brangus, RE/MAX Professionals Sim-Angus. Gentle. Fertil- ity tested. Delivery available. 507 E 4th, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 CALL Family owned and operated. Tank Rentals, (Inside of Bluebonnet Insurance) 361-798-6867 Hudeccattle.com. 979-263- Tex Office: 361-741-4058 5829. (42-TFN-CH) Propane Sales

CoH www.SellingLavacaCounty.com ADVERTISE FOR SALE & Service Since IN THE 1965 FOR SALE. HOSPITAL BED For EXCELLENT customer service CLASSIFIEDS and mattress, semi electric & service after the sale call us. DO YOU HAVE NEWS with hand crank at foot of bed. New with one hour of 979-743-3351 or 800-343-7065 WANTED use. Half price. $800. Come and get it. Call 979-743- YOU’D LIKE TO HAVE LOOKING FOR PASTURE Serving 3244, 979-561-6275 (c) Lavaca LEASE for grazing or hay (21-4-PD) County Moreno Concrete fields. Call Mark at 361- for 15 years! IN THE PAPER? 798-6558. (9-TFN-CH) FOR SALE BY OWNER. Commercial & Residential Travel trailer. 2011 Heartland House Foundation, Drilling Piers, EMAIL IT TO THE TRIBUNE-HERALD PASTURE LAND for grazing Prowler, Shadow Edition. Retain Walls, Driveways, Concrete Paving, cattle or hay production. Call Since Asking $9,000. Phone: 1990 Concrete Cleaning, Decorative Coloring, [email protected] Franke Joe Migl. 361-798- 361-212-3018, 361-293- Concrete, Concrete Demo. 6552. (36-TFN-PD) 2908. (23-2-CH) No job is too small or too big! Affordable Prices, Insurance & Bonded Cesar Moreno Cell: 512-618-7998 LAVACACOUNTYTODAY.COM [email protected] Office: 512-392-1773 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 12 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 FLAG Dyer tops Appelt Hill shooters at 2021 May Feast CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 After miss- Allegiance that read, “We ing their an- give our heads and our nual May hearts to God and our Feast in 2020 country;฀one฀country,฀one฀ because of the language, one flag.” pandemic, Ap- A few years later, Chris- pelt Hill Gun tian socialist and former Club members Baptist minister, Francis were more Bellamy wrote a differ- than ready to ent version that read, “I put those dark pledge allegiance to my days of forced flag and the republic for shut downs which it stands, one na- SENIOR DIVISION - DAVID POHL WOMEN’S DIVISION - DAPHANE DYER and canceled tion, indivisible, with lib- events behind Claiming this year’s erty and justice for all.” them as made crown as reigning May Feast The popularity of Bella- their way to King in 2021 was Scott Dyer, my’s pledge rose through their historic who฀shot฀65X฀for฀the฀day. the turn of the century hall and rifle Norbert “Buck” Henneke with small revisions made range on Sun- took first place in the men’s in the wording. day,฀May฀16. 2021 MAY FEAST KING - SCOTT DYER division฀ with฀ a฀ 62X฀ score,฀ The final additional Much as in while David Pohl went on words, “under God” were year’s past, to฀shoot฀a฀60XXX฀to฀claim฀ added in 1954. this year’s event featured a club raffle drawing, a pork steak din- the high score in the senior’s The pledge, which has ner and all the trimmings and plenty of shooting to go around for division. the wording. “I pledge al- gun enthusiasts of all ages. Daphane Dyer topped the MEN’S DIVISION - legiance to the flag of the Shooters lined up their sights from two vantage points on the women’s฀division฀with฀a฀61฀score฀ NORBERT ‘BUCK’ HENNEKE United States of America 100-yeard range for 2021 May Feast shooting competition, shoot- for the day, and Colt Pustka shot and to the Republic for ing from both seated positions (using bags to steady their aims) a฀60X฀to฀walk฀away฀with฀top฀prize฀in฀the฀youth฀division. which it stands, one Nation as well as the standing positions, steadied only by pegs set in the Next up for Appelt Hill Gun Club will be its annual King’s Feast, under God, indivisible, with ancient old posts that must surely have been clubhouse features set for later this Fall. Watch your local news for more information liberty and justice for all” for ages now. as that date draws nearer. is now proudly recited by many Americans each day. Old Glory, or the Stars RESCUE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Stripes, as it is often referred to, was also the not far from the Edna/Yoakum Still, that offered them little erated her appreciation to her Although forecasts were fi- inspiration for Francis cutoff at the Highway 77/111 relief, he said, for Holt’s car was rescuers in her comments about nally beginning to clear again Scott Key in penning the overpass. steadily filling with water. By the day. “Thank you all again,” after what’s been weeks of rain, lyrics for the National Furrh said that he and Deck- the time they got to her door she said. “I couldn’t have asked conditions remain such that any Anthem. er—both trained in swift water and got her out, they couldn’t for better.” heavy shower holds potential to As Key witnessed the rescue, as are several on their help but notice how sparse few While many on Facebook cause localized flooding rather sight of Old Glory still staff—conferred briefly with inches remained between the were quick to lob words like quickly. flying at daybreak over sheriff and his deputies be- rising water inside the car and “hero” at Furrh and Decker, “Especially near larger Fort McHenry following fore they set out into the cold, the car’s overhead headliner the two shied from such credit. creeks and streams and ar- a night of British cannon churning waters that had swept where Mrs. Holt had just been. “Without the assistance of the eas that drain slowly,” Barth- volley during a battle the car away moments before. “She was quickly running Sheriff’s Office, LCSO dispatch, els said. “Any thunderstorms in the American Revo- Although they never got out of usable space to breathe,” Yoakum Fire Department and around smaller creeks and lutionary War, he wrote much beyond four feet in Furrh said. “We’re glad we got the great communication we tributaries will cause quick the words to the “Star depth—roughly chest high— to her when we did.” had on scene, this would not rises and possible significant Spangled Banner.” Furrh said those first few feet He and Decker helped Holt have been possible,” Furrh flooding.” Through the course from the south side were by out of her car and walked her said. Which is why drivers should of history, the flag has far the roughest, where the back to dry ground, where Med- One of the deputies, in fact, use extra special care for the become a symbol that currents were the strongest ic 1 evaluated her and helped kept constant contact with Holt next few days. “In the last two displays a significant mes- to contend with. Nearer to to warm her back up. by phone through the ordeal, weeks, three vehicles were sage around the world. the bridge, where Holt’s car Through it all, she even Furrh said, and that was a swept away by high water in It depicts a message of ultimately floated and lodged managed to keep that doctor’s godsend. Lavaca County,” Barthels said. national independence alongside a barbed wire fence appointment. Back from her Barthels agreed, choosing to “Don’t be the Fourth. Just to foreign countries that at the road’s edge, the water infusion and resting at home use Friday’s mishap as a learn- remember: Turn around, and this country is a powerful was much calmer, Furrh said. later that same day, Holt reit- ing moment for everyone. don’t drown.” nation that is made up of millions of people, who have individual liberties PICNIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and are patriotic. The flag exemplifies homemade canned goods, crafts, fresh veg- to play from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a cake walk. the spirit of human free- etables and other homemade goodies, such J&S Playboys from 2 to 5:30 p.m. and The Red For the little ones, train rides, a fish pond dom and spotlights hope as kolaches. Ravens from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and bounce house will be available for their to those from countries Live music featuring the Texas Sound Ice cold drinks will be available at the event enjoyment as well. filled with tyranny, who Czech Band, the J&S Playboys and the Red along with hamburgers, kolaches, snow cones, The day promises to have all sorts of fun want to come to America Ravens, will be provided throughout the day popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy and nachos. things to do and everyone is invited to come to enjoy the freedoms we from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. An assortment of games will also be avail- out and enjoy the day under the many shade enjoy. The Texas Sound Czech Band is scheduled able including bingo, ball throw, ring toss, and trees on the St. Mary’s picnic grounds. In 1949, Congress passed a resolution that President Harry S. Tru- man signed making June COVID CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 14 as the permanent Flag •฀Fayette฀County฀–฀9฀active;฀67฀fatalities;฀2,669฀ Day. recoveries. In a speech on Flag •฀ Colorado฀ County฀ –฀ zero฀ ฀ active;฀ 32฀ fatalities;฀ Day during his presidency 1201 N. Moody Victoria, TX 77901 1,711 recoveries. Ronald Reagan said, “To- •฀Jackson฀County฀–฀12฀active;฀31฀fatalities;฀1,817฀ day we celebrate Flag Wednesday - Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM recoveries. Day, the birthday of our Admission is Always Free •฀Victoria฀County฀–฀137฀active;฀220฀fatalities;฀8,757฀ Stars and Stripes. As we recoveries. think back over the his- www.fivepointsmuseum.com VACCINATION REPORT tory of our nation’s flag, According฀ to฀ Sunday’s,฀ June฀ 6฀ report฀ from฀ the฀ we remember that the Texas Health and Human Service, the percentage story of its early years was of Lavaca County residents in the 12-plus age group often one of hardship and ElEctric rodEo with฀at฀least฀one฀vaccine฀dose฀is฀40.85฀percent.฀The฀ trials, sometimes a fight report shows those in the 12-plus age group, who for simple survival. As rosEbuds of rodEo fashion & ranching have been fully vaccinated is 35.77 percent. the American Republic For฀those฀in฀the฀65-plus฀age฀group,฀the฀report฀has฀ grew and prospered and Celebrating Saddle Style 75.16฀percent฀of฀Lavaca฀County฀residents฀having฀re- new stars were added to ceived at least one dose, while in the same age group the flag, the ideal of free- Curated by Molly O’Connor Kemp 68.17฀percent฀have฀been฀fully฀vaccinated.฀ dom grew and prospered. with Gabriela Benoit Statewide, 54.02 percent of those in 12-plus group From the rolling hills of have received at least one dose with 43.97 fully vac- Kentucky to the shores of cinated. California to the Sea of May 16 - June 27 2021 In฀the฀65-plus฀group,฀79.93฀percent฀have฀gotten฀ Tranquility on the Moon, one shot, while 70.12 percent have been fully vac- our pioneers carried our Image: Nudie Cohn, Nudie Music Suit, cinated. flag before them, a symbol Collection of Beatrix Rush of the indomitable spirit of a free people. And let us Are you or a loved one not quite ready never forget that in honor- for the nursing home, ing our flag, we honor the but cannot stay at home alone? American men and women who have courageously The Williamsburgij House fought and died for it over offers relaxed accommodations in a home-like setting. the last 200 years, patriots Their caring, 24 hours staff help each resident live life who set an ideal above to the fullest extent possible. Private rooms are now any consideration of self. available for long or short term care. Our flag flies free today Call today to set up your visual tour (361) 798-2345. because of their sacrifice.” Ask for Shelley. Monday (June 14), is Flag Day. It’s a day desig- Extended to June 27 2021 The Williamsburgij House nated to show respect for Curated by Ann Harithas Assisted living & personal care in a country atmosphere. our flag and by displaying MOST NURSING HOME INSURANCES ACCEPTED. the flag on this day, as well Located 4 1/2 miles on Highway 77 South, Hallettsville, Texas. Image: “Bullfighter, Leon Coffee” , 2019, License No. 105648, Vendor/Facility ID No. 100437 as all other days, is a way photograph by Daniel Kramer to show our pride for this wonderful, great nation.